Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Lift Type/Number

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Occupant

  • Second Occupant (If Applicable)

  • Spotter

  • Location

Familiarization Before Use

  • 1. Knows location of manual storage compartment?

  • 2. Knows location of and is familiar with the Operators and ANSI manuals?

  • 3. Understands the purpose and function of all controls, placards and warning?

  • 4. Is aware of and understands all safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the model of AWP being used?

Visual Checks

  • 1. Overall Cleanliness

  • 2. Operators and ANSI Responsibilities Manual

  • 3. Safety Devices

  • 4. Personal Protective Devices

  • 5. Air System / Leaks

  • 6. Hydraulic System Level / Leaks

  • 7. Battery Connection

  • 8. Fuel Level / Battery Charge Level

  • 9. Fuel Leaks

  • 10. Engine Oil Level / Leaks

  • 11. Cables & Wiring Harness

  • 12. Loose / Missing Parts

  • 13. Tires / Wheels

  • 14. Placards / Decals, Warning, Control Markings

  • 15. Outriggers, Stabilizers, Extendable Axels & Other Structures

  • 16. Guardrail System

  • 17. Mast / Bucket Condition

  • 18. Fire Extinguisher

  • 19. Items Specified by Manufacturer

Operational / Functional Checks

  • 1. Check Surroundings for Hazards

  • 2. Ground Controls

  • 3. Platform Controls

  • 4. Horn

  • 5. Hazard Warning Signal

  • 6. Steering

  • 7. Hydraulic Controls

  • 8. Travel Controls

  • 9. Outriggers / Stabilizers / Extendable Axels

  • 10. Load / Capacity Charts

  • 11. Brakes

  • 12. Power / Emergency Stop

  • 13. Guardrails / Gates / Chains

  • 14. Emergency Descent / Auxiliary Power

  • 15. Appropriate Safety Gear for Work / Environment

Evaluating Work Area

  • 1. Is the AWP correct for the job?

  • 2. Are the operator and occupant trained?

  • 3. Have you walked your work area, inspected it, and planned an evacuation route?

  • 4. Working around live systems or equipment? Stay 10 ft. away or notify someone to lockout?

  • 5. Any overhead obstructions/crushing hazards?

  • 6. Is the surface of sufficient strength to with-stand all floor/ground load forces?

  • 7. Are there narrow aisles/restricted places?

  • 8. Are there ramps or other sloped surfaces?

  • 9. Are there drop-offs or holes, including those concealed by water, ice, mud, etc?

  • 10. Are there bumps or floor obstructions?

  • 11. Is debris, housekeeping an issue? If so, clean the area.

  • 12. Operating in a hazardous environment, or in a closed area to create one?

  • 13. Are there pedestrians, other moving equip., or unauthorized persons in the area?

  • 14. Are barricades or traffic control required?

  • 15. Are spotters needed and are they trained?

  • 16. Will wind/weather conditions be a factor? If so, wind limited to 25-28 mph.

  • 17. Work plan coordinated with all crafts in area?

  • 18. Other possible unsafe conditions?

Are Any Of the Following Required?

  • Work Permit

  • Lock Out/Tag Out Permit

  • Hot Work Permit

  • Lanyard

  • Double Lanyard

  • SRL

  • Tool Lanyard

  • Signage

Special Training required for this task?

  • Fall Protection

  • Spotter Training

  • Permits/Protocol

Signatures

  • Operator

  • Spotter

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