Title Page

  • Machine

  • Serial No#

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Operator

  • IPAF card No#

  • Sign

Inspection

Documentation

  • Current thorough examination certificate (within last six months)

  • Manufacturer's operator manual

  • Rescue plan

Wheels/tyres

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

  • Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)

  • Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

Engine/power source

  • Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

  • Fluid leakage on ground and around engine

  • Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

Hoses and cables

  • Security and condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

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

Outriggers, stabilisers

  • General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

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

  • Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

Chassis, boom and scissor pack

  • General condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)

  • Cracks in weld

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

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

Platform or cage

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

  • Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins

  • Harness anchor points

  • Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions

Decals and signage

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

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

  • Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

FUNCTION CHECKS

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

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

  • Emergency stops and emergency lowering system

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

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

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

  • Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)

  • Lights, beacons, warning devices

  • Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)

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

  • Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)

  • Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  • Accessories, power to platform, extending decks

  • Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

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