Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Client & Site Name
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State
PLANT DESCRIPTION
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Make
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Model
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Serial Number
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EWP TYPE
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Scissor Lift
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Boom Lift
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Vertical Lift
BEFORE CHECKING/OPERATING MACHINE
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Before checking/operating disconnect 240v power (battery charger extension cords etc.)
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Check manufactures operating instructions (or equivalent on machine and familiarise yourself with them before operating machine.
PRE START CHECKS
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Visually check chain and cable mechanisms for slackness and damage
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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)
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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.
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Hydraulic hoses and fuel system for leaks/damage (look for puddles on ground)
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All fluid levels (engine oil to main/aux engines, radiator, fuel and hydraulic tank etc.
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Cables, wiring, visble limit switches, battery charger (as fitted) for damage. Conduct ELCB Push button Test (as fitted) Test tag in date
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Warning, operation, safety and SWL signs legible incl. elect hazard, controls, wind rating
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Condition of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) harness (es), lanyards, energy absorber (s) etc. Ensure attachment points secure, no cracks/damage.
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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.
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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
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Do any other pre start checks specified by the manufacturer.
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Visually check all fibreglass components for cracks especially where bonded to boom.
OPERATIONAL CHECKS- MACHINE STARTED
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Check operation of following:
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BEWARE! Allow for overun (time delay) when testing controls and brakes (refer manufacturer operator instructions)
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Emergency stops and deadmans as fitted at both upper and lower controls (machine should stop when deadman button or foot control is released)
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Controls at ground (raise/lower/slew etc)
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Controls at platform (fwrd/rev/raise/lower/slew etc)
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Safety features and lockouts incl. outriggers, drive/elevation cut out, high/low speed change over pothole protection system etc.
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Brakes check no excessive run on (incl slew brake as fitted) BEWARE Some machines have a time delay before brakes apply.
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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)
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Check operational of flashing lights and audible alarms.
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Do any other operational checks specified by manufacturer.
FAULTY EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE- If EWP was found to have any faults see procedure below:
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Tag the equipment with a DO NOT OPERATE tag to warn others that the equipment is faulty.
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Advise your supervisor of the faults with the equipment.
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Advise the OWNER of the equipment that it is faulty and needs attention.
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Record details of fault in Section 2 (Part A) of logbook provided with the EWP.