Abstract: The invention provides an aerial lift bucket insert having a raised step. The bucket insert is comprised of a pan, the pan having a raised rim wall that includes a handle and a raised step. The raised step has an area beneath the raised step that is sufficient to accommodate a worker's boot. The bottom of the pan and the top of the step are provided with scuff pads. In other embodiments, there can be a plurality of raised steps one atop the other or in opposing corners. The raised formed step is 9 inches high, has a depth of 5.5 inches and the distance between the bottom of the raised formed step and the pan is 5 inches. A cutout handle in the wall facilitates cleaning of the insert.