EWP PRE START- INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Client & Site Name

• State

• Make

• Model

• Serial Number

• EWP TYPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scissor Lift

• Boom Lift

• Vertical Lift

BEFORE CHECKING/OPERATING MACHINE

• Before checking/operating disconnect 240v power (battery charger extension cords etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check manufactures operating instructions (or equivalent on machine and familiarise yourself with them before operating machine.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PRE START CHECKS

• Visually check chain and cable mechanisms for slackness and damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chassis scissor, boom sections, outrigger/stabiliser legs for cracks/damage/security inc. keeper plates,keeper pins, bolts, nyloc nuts etc, Check level bubble(s) not damaged (as fitted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres for correct inflation, steering linkages, tyres, wheels, wheel nuts, castors damage/security NOTE: Most self-propelled EWP's have soild or foam filled tyres.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic hoses and fuel system for leaks/damage (look for puddles on ground)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fluid levels (engine oil to main/aux engines, radiator, fuel and hydraulic tank etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cables, wiring, visble limit switches, battery charger (as fitted) for damage. Conduct ELCB Push button Test (as fitted) Test tag in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning, operation, safety and SWL signs legible incl. elect hazard, controls, wind rating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Condition of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) harness (es), lanyards, energy absorber (s) etc. Ensure attachment points secure, no cracks/damage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platform & Handrails- no damage, handrails 100% secure, self closing action of doors working. No grease or debris on floor. Slide out deck (s) as fitted smooth operation, latches ok.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check controls not damaged and return to neutral/ central position when released. Emergency stops, deadman, upper and lower controls. NOTE Check upper and lower controls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any other pre start checks specified by the manufacturer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually check all fibreglass components for cracks especially where bonded to boom.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OPERATIONAL CHECKS- MACHINE STARTED

• Check operation of following:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BEWARE! Allow for overun (time delay) when testing controls and brakes (refer manufacturer operator instructions)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stops and deadmans as fitted at both upper and lower controls (machine should stop when deadman button or foot control is released)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls at ground (raise/lower/slew etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls at platform (fwrd/rev/raise/lower/slew etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety features and lockouts incl. outriggers, drive/elevation cut out, high/low speed change over pothole protection system etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes check no excessive run on (incl slew brake as fitted) BEWARE Some machines have a time delay before brakes apply.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check operation or platform emergency descent and/or operator retrieval system (as fitted). Ensure valves/control returned to normal operating position (as per manufactures manual)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check operational of flashing lights and audible alarms.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any other operational checks specified by manufacturer.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FAULTY EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE- If EWP was found to have any faults see procedure below:

• Tag the equipment with a DO NOT OPERATE tag to warn others that the equipment is faulty.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Advise your supervisor of the faults with the equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Advise the OWNER of the equipment that it is faulty and needs attention.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record details of fault in Section 2 (Part A) of logbook provided with the EWP.

  Yes

  No

  N/A