MWSCISSOR3 (172893)

  • Site/project reference

  • Date of inspection

  • Completed by

  • Location where scissor lift will be used

Scissor lift/MEWP checklist

  • Type of MEWP: Make and Model

  • MEWP Serial No:

  • Site ID/reference for equipment?

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • IPAF trained operatives using equipment?

  • Operator Name(s)

  • PAL Card Number(s). (Unless numbers held on record in the office)

  • Visual inspection and general appearance of equipment

  • Current through examination certificate (within last 6 mths)

  • Documentation/instructions/manufacturer's operator manual held within safe box located on equipment?

  • Rescue plan discussed with operatives using equipment persons on the ground?

  • Wheels/Tyres in good condition?

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

  • Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)

  • Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims?

  • Engine/Power

  • Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

  • Fluid leakage on ground and around engine

  • Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

  • Hydraulic fluid level & other hydraulic items

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

  • Security and condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

  • Hoses & Cables

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

  • General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

  • Outriggers, Stabilisers

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

  • Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

  • General condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)

  • Chassis, Boom & Scissor Pack

  • Cracks in welds

  • 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

  • Decals/warning/hazard signage legible

  • Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

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

  • 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)

  • Using Ground (G) and Platform (P) Controls

  • Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)

  • Lights, beacons, warning devices

  • Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)

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

  • Using Ground (G) and Platform (P) Controls

  • Pothole protection device fully deploys and retracts

  • Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  • Accessories, power to platform, extending decks

  • Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

  • Comments- (issues or defects to be detailed here)

  • Name & signature of person inspecting equipment?

  • Daily: Sections below are to be filled in every day following a ‘pre-use walk round and check’ to confirm that items on the above checklist still apply and that the equipment is still safe to use.

  • Monday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags, labels & general condition)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Tuesday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Wednesday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Thursday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Friday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Saturday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

  • Sunday

  • If possible, attach photograph(s) of equipment (inc tags and labels)

  • Comments/issues

  • Inspected by

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