M4E WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 28: Mobile Elevating Work PLatforms

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WestConnex M4E - Parramatta Rd Civil
M4E - WORKPLACE INSPECTION NO 28: Mobile Elevated Work Platfroms

Area Supervisor:-

- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas

Lead Inspector:-

- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas

Other members of the inspection team?

Additional auditors
- Daniel Taylor
- Simon Baldwin
- Michael Paton
- Ben Ashcroft
- David Wilson
- Brandon Leong
- Dave King
- Peter Masiororski
- Ben Forbes
- Vaughan Kimmins
- Mitch Stevens
- Bob Isaac
- John Kim
- Joe Vu
- Danielia Cullura
- Karly Douglas
Another auditor

Is there an approved SWMS in place and communicated?
Take a photo of the SWMS cover page in use for the activity.
Has the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) been checked and authorised for use on the site?
Take a photo of the current plant inspection sticker.
Is there a Daily Pre-Start Inspection Book kept with the MEWP? Has it been filled out by the operator?
Take a photo of the daily inspection book
Is the MEWP a boom type MEWP? If so secondary protection systems must be in place.
What type of secondary protection is fitted?
- Sky bars
- User control protection bar in basket
- Other
Has the operator been suitably trained and their competence assessed?
Check the operator has a current WP ticket.
Are barricades required to be erected in accordance with the approved SWMS?
Take a photo of the area.
If required, does the barricaded area prevent access by other workers?
Has the MEWP been set up on firm and level ground?
Take a photo of the ground conditions
Does the MEWP have outriggers? If so are they fully extended?
Is the MEWP operating within the 'zone of influence' of an excavation/trench/open precast concrete cable trench or drain?
Does the SWMS show that the MEWP will be operating near overhead powerlines? If so is the operator complying with the requirements of the SWMS?
Is the MEWP floor clear of debris, waste, or unnecessary materials and equipment
Are there objects in the MEWP that allow workers to increase their height or to sit on (e.g. boxes, chairs)? NB: If so they must be removed immediately.
If the MEWP is being operated outside, are the weather conditions suitable for the required operation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions?
Has the Safe Working Load (SWL) marked on EWP and SWL of the working platform been exceeded?
Does the SWMS require a safety observer or spotter to be available at all times to provide additional guidance when EWP is travelling? If so, is one present?
If the MEWP is a boom type, are there fall arrest / restraint systems attached to a suitable anchorage point and worn correctly?
Where fall arrest or fall restraint equipment is being used, have the workers been trained in its specific use?
Have workers completed working at heights training within the last two years or holders of the ticket but have have operated it several times in the last six months?
Is the MEWP inspected by a qualified mechanic / fitter at least every 3 months?
Are all tools materials and equipment secured to prevent a dropped object from falling from heights
Please enter Items requiring action
Action Required:
Action assigned to?
Due Date
Provide evidence that the Corrective Action/s, has been completed controlled or eliminated.
Take photo of evidence to close
Date action closed
Lead Inspector to sign
Other members of the inspection team to sign: