7.1.3 SWING STAGE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

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Read the Swing stage Procedure to learn about set-up and components. Follow the recommended service schedules. Keep a log of all repairs and service.

• WORK PLATFORM:

• 1. Are all connections secure?

• 2. Are guardrails and mid-rails in place?

• 3. Are tow boards in place?

• 4. Is the SAFE WORKING LOAD posted?

• 5. Is the SAFE WORKING LOAD exceeded?

• REMARKS

• HOSTING EQUIPMENT

• 1. Do the cables hang vertical from the outrigger beams to the stirrups?

• 2. Do the cables hang vertical below the Hi-Lo Power Iift Unit?

• 3. Do the cables extend to the ground to the ground?

• 4. Are the cables hooks equipped with safety latches?

• 5. Are the shackles bolted with cotter pins in place or wired through the shackle pin eye?

• 6. Has a trial lift been made with the platform?

• 7. Has the proper clearance from power lines been maintained?

• 8. Will anything interfere with the operation of the platform?

• 9. Has the spring action an the secondary brake been checked?

• 10. Are the Tulto clamps (Drop Strop) installed above the HI-Lo unit?

• REMARKS

• OUTRIGGER BEAM

• 1. Are the beams free of bends and twists?

• 2. Are the lock pins in place

• 3. Are the suspension lines properly attached to the beams?

• 4. Are the beams and counterweights fed back?

• 5. Are the tie back anchor points capable of withstanding a load of 5000 Lbs?

• 6. Are the tie back lines protected from abrasion?

• 7. Are the beams the correct size for the suspended platform?

• 8. Are the correct size beams being used? (100mm for double,

• 9. 75cm for single)

• 10. Are beams adequately supported

• REMARKS

• WORK PLATFORM:

• 1. Is the number of counterweights correct for the application?

• 2. Are the counterweights correct for the application?

• 3. Are the counterweights compatible with the outrigger beams?

• REMARKS

• FALL PROTECTION

• Same as 10,000 mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

• 1. Are the life lines attached to anchor point capable of withstanding?

• 2. Are the life lines made of synthetic rope capable of withstanding 5000 Lbs?

• 3. Do the life lines go to the ground or next lower elevation? Is there a safe assess/egress point for the worker using the swing stage?

• 4. Is there an independent anchor point for each life line?

• 5. Are the life lines protected from mechanical damage

• 6. Are workers aloft wearing FULL BODY HARNESS and properly attached?

• 7. Are the rope grabs above the workers?

• REMARKS

• GENERAL

• Same as 10,000 mile or annual tune-up and inspection plus:

• 1. Has the area below the swing stage been ribboned off?

• 2. Are all tools secured to the platform?

• 3. Are all power cords grounded properly?

• 4. Have all workers been trained in this job and fit to perform the job?

• 5. Has a rescue plan been discussed and communicated to all workers?

• 6. Has the swing stage been setup according to the approved drawing or plan?

• REMARKS

• Inspected by and Signature:

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• Date and time

• Reinspected by and Signature:

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• Date and time