Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) checklist - Kendley Steel

• MEWP Operators Safe Start for Owned or Hired Equipment.

• Client / Site

• Machine make model

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• Machine Number if applicable

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

As the user of the MWEP, do YOU?

• Have a current certificate of competency IPAF trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Know the ground condition and gradients, weather conditions and wind speeds on which this specific model can operate and travel with out exceeding the rating ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understood the rescue plan located in the Site folder ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Know that a full body fall arrest harness must be worn and attached to a designated anchorage point ?<br>No excuses. A harness must be worn at all times while operating the MWEP.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have a operator on the ground that can get you down if there is an emergency ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documentation

• Documentation Current examination (Certificate withing Last 6 months)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Operator Manual Available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Wheels / Tyres

• Wheel security (nut retainers loose,damaged and missing)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyre pressure (pneumatic,foam filled or solid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• cuts splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Engine / Power source

• Fluid levels Engine oil,coolant & fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery (Electrolyte, security & Charging plug condition)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluid leakage around engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hydraulics

• Hydraulic Fluid level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams & cylinders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hoses and Cables

• Security & condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power track cable trays (free from Damage & debris)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

structure Boom And scissor Pack

• General Condition (damage,misalignment&corrosion)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Weld cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pins and Retainers (security & signs of wear)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

platform Or cage

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance gate ,guard rails & retaining pins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• harness anchor pins

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• clear of rubbish,debris &obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Decals an signage

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• controls (Identification Decals & directional arrows)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Platform loads (SWL, Max wind speed & max persons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Function Checks, Ground and platform controls.

• security devices (function enable, ignition key & foot switch)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop & emergency lowering system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All switches, joy sticks, controls (move freely and do not stick)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• lifting mechanism (raise , lower slew, tele-out & tele-in)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• travel mechanisms (forward, reverse, steer & brakes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights, beacons & warning devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alarms (tilt,descent and travel)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Limit switches (load limiter & cab protection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pothole protection device ( fully deploys and retracts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accessories, power to platform and extending decks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Jack legs, stabilisers, outriggers &levelling devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Take a picture of the MEWP.

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• Signed by.

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