Checklist · Daily Plant Prestarts
Boom Lift (Knuckle / Telescopic EWP) Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for self-propelled and trailer-mounted boom lifts covering the boom, jib, turntable, platform, harness anchor points, tilt alarm and emergency lowering. Completed by the operator before each shift.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| MACHINE & OPERATOR DETAILS | ||
| Date | ||
| Plant ID / Serial Number | ||
| Make, Model & Working Height | ||
| Operator Name | ||
| High Risk Work Licence Number (WP required for boom length 11 m or more) | ||
| Hour Meter Reading | ||
| POWER & FLUIDS | ||
| Fuel level or battery charge adequate for shift | Pass | Fail |
| Engine oil and coolant levels adequate (engine units) | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| No hydraulic, fuel or battery leaks | Pass | Fail |
| CHASSIS & TURNTABLE | ||
| Tyres / wheels: no damage, wheel nuts secure | Pass | Fail |
| Outriggers / stabilisers (if fitted): pads and interlocks operate | Pass | Fail |
| Turntable bearing and bolts: no visible play or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Counterweight secure, no damage | Pass | Fail |
| Turntable lock / slew pin released for operation | Pass | Fail |
| BOOM & JIB | ||
| Boom sections and knuckle: no cracks, dents or weld damage | Pass | Fail |
| Jib and rotator: no damage, operate smoothly | Pass | Fail |
| Wear pads, chains and cables (where visible) serviceable | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic hoses: no chafing, leaks or damage | Pass | Fail |
| Pins and retainers all in place | Pass | Fail |
| PLATFORM / BASKET | ||
| Platform floor, rails and mid-rails undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Entry gate / chain self-closes and latches | Pass | Fail |
| Harness anchor points: present, undamaged, labelled | Pass | Fail |
| Rated load plate (persons and kg) legible | Pass | Fail |
| Platform controls labelled, guarded and return to neutral | Pass | Fail |
| Secondary guarding / anti-entrapment device operational (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| SAFETY DEVICES & FUNCTION TESTS | ||
| Ground controls: all functions tested from ground station | Pass | Fail |
| Platform controls: all functions tested, foot switch / enable operates | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency stops at ground and platform functional | Pass | Fail |
| Tilt alarm / cut-out operational | Pass | Fail |
| Platform overload sensing operational (if fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency / auxiliary lowering system tested | Pass | Fail |
| Travel alarm, horn and beacon operational | Pass | Fail |
| Manual and decals on machine and legible | Pass | Fail |
| SITE CHECKS | ||
| Ground firm and level; no pits, trenches or soft spots | Yes | No |
| Overhead hazards and powerlines identified | Yes | No |
| Rescue plan in place for stranded or injured operator | Yes | No |
| Operator and occupants wearing harness with short lanyard clipped to anchor | Yes | No |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ||
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes | No |
| Machine fit for operation | Yes | No |
| Operator Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||