F&W MEWP PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Manufacturer

• Model

• Vehicle Registration Number

• Machine Serial Number

• Operative IPAF 1b certification

  YES

  NO

• By ticking this checkbox I declare I am competent to operate and inspect this equipment.

Visual checks

Documentation

• 1 Current thorough examination certificate (within last six months)

  YES

  NO

• 2 Manufacturer's operator manual

  YES

  NO

• 3 Rescue plan

  YES

  NO

Wheels/tyres

• 4 Wheel security (nuts, retainers: loose, damaged, missing)

  YES

  NO

• 5 Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)

  YES

  NO

• 6 Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

  YES

  NO

Engine/ power source

• 7 Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

  YES

  NO

• 8 Fluid leakage on ground and around engine

  YES

  NO

• 9 Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

  YES

  NO

Hydraulics

• 10 Hydraulic fluid level

  YES

  NO

• 11 Leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams, cylinders)

  YES

  NO

• 14 General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

  YES

  NO

• 15 Spreader plates (present, condition, secure for travel)

  YES

  NO

• 16 Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

  YES

  NO

Hoses and cables

• 12 Security and condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

  YES

  NO

• 13 Power track cable trays (free from damage and debris)

  YES

  NO

Outriggers, stabilisers

• 14 General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

  YES

  NO

• 15 Spreader plates (present, condition, secure for travel)

  YES

  NO

• 16 Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

  YES

  NO

Chassis, boom and scissor pack

• 17 General condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)

  YES

  NO

• 18 Cracks in weld

  YES

  NO

• 19 Pins, retainers and chains (security, signs of wear)

  YES

  NO

• 20 Canopies, guards, engine covers (security and condition)

  YES

  NO

Platform or cage

• 21 Steps for access/egress (secure, undamaged, clear)

  YES

  NO

• 22 Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins

  YES

  NO

• 23 Harness anchor points

  YES

  NO

• 24 Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions

  YES

  NO

Decals and signage

• 25 ID plate, safety, warning and information decals (legible)

  YES

  NO

• 26 Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

  YES

  NO

• 27 Platform loads (SWL, max. wind speed, max. number of persons)

  YES

  NO

Function checks

Using Ground (G) and Platform(P) controls

• 28 Security device (power isolator, keypad, smart card)

  YES

  NO

• 29 Function enable (ignition key, foot switch, hold to run device)

  YES

  NO

• 30 Emergency stops and emergency lowering system

  YES

  NO

• 31 All switches, function controls (move freely, do not stick)

  YES

  NO

• 32 Lifting functions (raise, lower, slew, tele-out, tele-in)

  YES

  NO

• 33 Travel functions (forward, reverse, steer, brakes)

  YES

  NO

• 34 Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)

  YES

  NO

• 35 Lights, beacons, warning devices

  YES

  NO

• 36 Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)

  YES

  NO

• 37 Limit switches (e.g. descent, load, outreach, rotation)

  YES

  NO

• 38 Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)

  YES

  NO

• 39 Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  YES

  NO

• 40 Accessories, power to platform, extending decks

  YES

  NO

• 41 Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

  YES

  NO