Updated OSHA requirements for aerial lifts and fall protection take effect this spring. Here is what your crew needs to know.
What Changed?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated guidelines for the operation of aerial work platforms and personal fall-arrest systems, effective April 1, 2026. The revisions address operator training documentation, pre-use inspection protocols, and rescue planning requirements.
Key Updates
- Training records: Employers must retain operator training certifications for the duration of employment plus three years. Digital records are now explicitly accepted.
- Daily pre-use inspections: A documented inspection is required before each shift — not just each calendar day. FleetAxis provides laminated quick-inspection cards with every aerial rental.
- Rescue plans: Any work at heights above 10 feet must have a written rescue plan accessible at the job site.
How FleetAxis Helps
Every aerial rental from FleetAxis includes an operator quick-start guide, pre-use inspection checklist, and access to our online safety training portal at no extra charge. Our full-body harness and lanyard kits are inspected and certified before every rental dispatch.
Questions about compliance? Contact our safety team at (303) 555-0100 or email safety@fleetaxis.com.