Petition File No. 615
Title 8 review of emergency preparedness for workers elevated in aerial devices and bucket trucks
Petition File No. 615
Line Work Bucket Products
The Petitioner requests to the Board to “review an under-discussed hazard affecting utility workers, electrical contractors, line-clearance workers, tree-care personnel, and other employees who perform work from aerial devices and elevated work platforms: fire occurring at or near the worker’s elevated position.”
The Petitioner asserts:
• Aerial-device fire emergencies present a distinct operational problem that may not be fully addressed by existing general aerial device requirements, portable fire extinguisher rules, or emergency action planning requirements
• A review of OSHA accident summaries and public reports identifies multiple fire-related aerial platform incident patterns
• Requiring specific personal protective equipment (PPE) may be necessary when engineering and administrative controls have failed
- Petition 615 - Remediated for Accessibility
June 2026