7 - Pre-Use Mobile Lifting Checklist

• Job No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Visual Inspection

• Are all decals are legible and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators and safety manuals are located on the platform?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The batteries are fully charged (Charge if required before using)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the inspection certificate is in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Check the following components or areas for damage, improperly installed or missing parts, and authorised modification.

• Electrical components, wiring and electrical cables

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders and manifolds (Add oil if required)

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Drive and turntable motors and torque hubs

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Boom wear pads

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Dents or damage to the machine e.g. cracked welds.

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Tyres and wheels (Inflate if required)

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Limit switches, alarms, horn and beacons.

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Nuts, bolts and other fasteners.

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Platform entry mid-level

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Component covers are in place and latched.

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Check battery for fluid leaks and fluid levels (Add distiller water if needed)

  Select good condition signs of wear damaged/ Unsafe

  • good condition
  • signs of wear
  • damaged/ Unsafe

• Both battery packs are in place and properly connected.

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Operational Inspection (Using the ground controls test)

• The beacon works when you switch on the machine (*if fitted)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• The emergency stop button works and nothing else works when it has been pressed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operate each boom function in both directions to ensure their correct operation.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Operate the tilt sensor by pushing it - the horn should sound

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Operational Inspection (Using the platform controls test)

• Check the mid-rail bar is in position

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check that your lanyard is securely attached to the platforms anchor ring.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check the emergency stop button works, and nothing else does when it has been pressed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check the horn works.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check the warning lights work.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check that the controls won't operate without the foot switch being pressed.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check each boom functions in both directions to ensure their correct operation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check in low speed that the steering operates correctly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check in low speed that the steering operated correctly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check in low speed that the drive and breakers operate correctly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check in high speed that the drive and breaks operate correctly.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check the drive speed limiter engages when the platform is raised.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• If you find any defect in the lifting platform, do not use it. Isolate it, tag it and report it to your line manager.

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