Title Page

  • Job Description

  • Conducted on

  • Location
  • Prepared by

  • Site Name

MEWPS PREUSE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

  • Machine type (inc Photo)

Documentation

  • Current thorough examination certificate (within last 6 months)

  • Manufacturer's Operator Manual

  • Rescue Plan (RAMS)

Wheels & Tyres

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

  • Tyre pressure

  • Cuts, Splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

Engine/Power Source

  • FluidLevels (engine oil, coolant)

  • Fluid leakage on ground around engine

  • Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

Hydraulics

  • Hydraulic fluid level

  • leaks (hoses, pipe connections, ram cylinders)

Hoses/Cables

  • Security and condition (cuts, chafing, bulges)

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

Outriggers/Stabilisers

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

  • General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

  • Interlocks (functioning,engaged)

Chassis, Boom & Scissor Park

  • 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)

  • Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

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

Function Checks

  • Security device (power isolator, keypad, smartcard)

  • 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 (eg descent, load, outreach, rotation

  • Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)

  • Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  • Accessories, power to platform, extending decks

  • Jacks, legs, outriggers, levelling devices

  • ALL FAULTS OR DEFECTS TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR SUPERVISOR

  • ALL FAULTS OR DEFECTS TO BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR SUPERVISOR

  • Only persons who are trained and authorised by their employer should operate this equipment

Operator Name(s) and IPAF card number(s)

  • Operator Names

  • IPAF card number

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