MEWP – Inspection Checklist

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Visual Checks - Documentation

Manufacturers Operators Manual - (Weather resistant compartment)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Assessment Rescue Plan

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Checks - Wheels or Tyres

Wheel Security (nuts and retainers: loose, damaged, missing)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Tyre Pressure (pneumatic, foam filled, solid)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Cuts, splits, exposed braids, damaged rims

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Checks - Engine or Power Source

Fluid Levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Leakage on the ground and around the engine

Pass
Fail
N/A

Battery (electrolyte, security, charging plug

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Checks - Hydraulics

Hydralic Fluid Levels, leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams, cylinders)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Checks - Hoses & Cables

Security, condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Power track cable trays

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Checks - Outriggers & Stabilisers

General Condition - pins, retainers, footplate

Pass
Fail
N/A

Spreader Plates (present, condition, secure for travel)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Interlocks - functioning, engaged

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Inspection - Chassis, Boom & Scissor Pack

General Condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion, cracks in welds)

Pass
Fail
N/A

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

Pass
Fail
N/A

Canopies, guards, engine covers (security, condition)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Inspection - Platform, Cage or Bucket

Steps for access / egress (Secure, undamaged, clear)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Entrance Gate, guardrails, retaining pins

Pass
Fail
N/A

Harness anchor points (inspect body harness, lanyard

Pass
Fail
N/A

Fibreglass and insulating components (undamaged, not contaminated)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Clear of rubbish, debris, obstructions

Pass
Fail
N/A

Visual Inspection - Decals & Signage

ID Plate, safety, warning, information decals (legible)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Platform Loads (SWL, max windspeed, max no. persons)

Pass
Fail
N/A

Decal indicating annual inspection within the last 13 months

Pass
Fail
N/A

Function Checks - Ground & Platform Controls

Security Device (power isolator, keypad, smartcard)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

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

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Emergency stops, emergency lowering device

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

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

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

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

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Travel functions (forward, reverse, steer, brakes)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Elevated drive speed (reduced, prevented)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Lights, beacons, warning devices, alarms (tilt, decent, travel)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Limit switches (decent, load, outreach, rotation)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Pothole protection device (fully deploys, retracts)

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Oscillating axle locks, extending axels

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Accessories, power to platform, extending decks

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

Ground - Pass
Ground - Fail
Ground - N/A
Platform - Pass
Platform - Fail
Platform - N/A

Comments / Observations

Operator Name *

Signature - by signing the below, I certify the equipment has passed the pre-use inspection checklist and no defects/deficiencies were identified:

MEWP - Pre-Use Inspection Checklist