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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Static Visual Checks
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LOLER Certificate present (less than 6 mths old)
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Manufacturers operating manual available
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Rescue plan read and understood
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Wheels secure
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Tyre pressure correct
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Tyres in good condition
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All guards in place and secure
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Unit test valid
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Hydraulic fluid levels good
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No signs of leaks
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Battery good
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Hoses and cable in good condition
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Check the security and condition of the hoses, look for cuts, chaffing and bulges. Check the power track cables are free from damage and debris
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Out riggers and stabilisers working and in good care condition
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Check the general condition including pins/retainers and foot plates. Check spreader plates are present, in good condition and secured for travel. Check that the interlocks are function and engage
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Chassis, boom and scissor pack in good order
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Is the general condition good, no damage, misalignment or corrosion. No visible cracks in the weld, pins, retainer and chains in good condition. Canopies, guards and engine covers in good condition
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Platform or cage
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Decals and signage
Control function checks
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Check both the ground and platform controls
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Security device (power isolator, keypad, smart card)
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Emergency stops and emergency lowering system
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Function enable (ignition key, foot switch, hold to run device)
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All switches, function controls (move freely, do not stick)
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Lifting functions (raise, lower, slew, tele-out, tele-in)
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Travel functions (forward, reverse, steer, brakes)
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Elevated drive speed (reduced or prevented)
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Lights, beacons, warning devices
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Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)
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Limit switches (e.g. descent, load, outreach, rotation)
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Pot hole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)
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Oscillating axle locks, extending axles
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Accessories, power to platform, extending decks
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Jack-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices
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Safety Barriers present
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Take pictures of the MEWP and safety features
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