SMF-03-Payne Carpentry MEWP PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Machine Type

  Scissor

  Boom

• Serial Number

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Thorough Examination Due Date

  Date

• Take Picture of Machine

  Media

• Operators PAL card Details

  Media

Documentation

• Current thorough examination certificate (within last six months)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Manufacturer's operator manual

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Rescue plan

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Wheels/tyres

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Engine/power source

• Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Fluid leakage on ground and around engine

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Hydraulics

• Hydraulic fluid level

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Hoses and cables

• Security and condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Outriggers, stabilisers

• General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Chassis, boom and scissor pack

• General condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Cracks in weld

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Platform or cage

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Harness anchor points

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Decals and signage

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

Using Ground (G) and Platform (P) controls check the following

• Security Device(power isolator, Keypad, smart card)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Emergency stops and emergency lowering system

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Lights, beacons, warning devices

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

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

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Oscillating axle locks, extending axles

  OK

  Failed

  N/A

• Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

  OK

  Failed

  N/A