Plant & Equipment Inspections
Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Inspection Checklist
Pre-use and periodic inspection checklist for Elevated Work Platforms including scissor lifts, boom lifts and vertical mast platforms. To be completed before each use and at regular intervals per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.
32 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| EWP Type (scissor / boom / vertical mast) | ___________________________ | |
| EWP Asset Number / Serial Number | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Plant registration current (if required) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Operator manual present in EWP | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Maximum working load (MWL) placard visible | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| POWER & FLUIDS | ||
| Battery charge adequate (electric) or fuel level adequate (diesel) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate — no leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Engine oil level adequate (diesel units) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TYRES & WHEELS | ||
| Tyres in good condition — no damage or flat spots | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts tight and all present | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| STRUCTURE | ||
| Platform, rails and safety chains — no cracks, dents or damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Scissor arms or boom — no visible cracks or damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Outriggers / stabilisers — extend and retract correctly (where fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| All fasteners, pins and retaining devices present and secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| CONTROLS | ||
| Ground controls operational and clearly labelled | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Platform controls operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency lowering system operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Enable switch / dead-man control functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS | ||
| Platform entry gate/chain closes and latches securely | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency stop buttons operational (platform and ground) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tilt/slope sensor alarm activates when on incline | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn/warning device operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Work lights operational (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fall arrest anchor points present and rated on platform | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| GENERAL | ||
| EWP clean and free of debris | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No damage to control cables or hydraulic hoses | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Defects noted (describe) | ___________________________ | |
| Safe to operate? | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |