Aerial Equipment Inspection Checklist

• Type of Aerial Lift

  Bucket Truck

  Telescoping Man Lift

  Scissor Lift

• Make

• Model

• Facility Location

• Vehicle Number

PHYSICAL DAMAGE AND DEFECTS

• Cracked welds

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bent or broken structural members

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fiberglass and insulating components damaged or contaminated (dirt, salt, etc…)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic systems, visual for leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Damaged controls and cables

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loose wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tire condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel, hydraulics and other fluid levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall protection anchor point

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Covers for shafts, gears and other moving parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rotation bearing bolts tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operating Controls

• Return to off or neutral when released

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protected against inadvertent operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be clearly marked as to function

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper function of overriding, emergency, or lower controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete set-up for operation including outriggers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cycle complete range of motion from lower controls (except if operation creates a hazard)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper operation of interlocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LABELS , MARKINGS, MANUALS

• Operators manual, ANSI A92 Manual, and safety rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rated capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical insulation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Danger signs and labels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs and labels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Boom angle load chart

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Site/Workplace Survey

• Ditches, drop offs, holes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bumps or debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical power lines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground and overhead obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS

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Inspected By

• INSPECTED BY:

  Sign

• Name

• DATE:

  Date

• Retain this copy for 6 months unless the “Needs Repair” column is checked then retain this copy and the correction report for 5 years