Elevated Work Platform System Assessment

Have all hazards associated with working in an EWP been identified and documented in the TRA?

Has a competent spotter been appointed whenever the AMS or TRA has identified that there is a need for it, or if work involves any of the following:<br>- Possible breach of exclusion zones<br>- Live low/high voltage<br>- Congested areas / blind spots / obscured vision<br>- Potential damage to plant / equipment

Is the spotter familiar with the type of machine being used and the safe operation of the ground controls?

If a spotter has been appointed, has a system of communication been established between themselves and the EWP operator?

Has an effective rescue plan been documented whenever the AMS or TRA has identified that there is a need for it?

Is all fall protection PPE inspected and tagged with the current documentation inspection regimes:<br>- 6 monthly by competent persons<br>- monthly be personnel wearing PPE

Have all tools, equipment, and personal items been secured against falling from height?

Is there a compliance plate fitted to boom type EWP's?

Is there a logbook kept with the EWP?

Does the logbook track the following information?<br>- ID serial number<br>- Major inspection date<br>- 12 monthly inspection date<br>- 3 monthly routine inspection date<br>- Faults<br>- Actions taken to rectify faults

Has a Pre-start inspection been recorded in the logbook for the current work period?

Is the EWP working within the Manufacturers recommendations in relation to weather conditions?<br>I.e. Wind not exceeding 12 m / s

Have the current ground conditions, including underground services been assessed within the AMS or TRA?

Personnel operating the EWP hold the relevant certification?

Has the operator been assessed as competent using the verification of competency?

Has a Plant Hazard Assessment been completed for each EWP?