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EWP / Scissor Lift Daily Pre-Start Inspection

Daily pre-start safety inspection for elevated work platforms (scissor lifts, boom lifts) in accordance with AS 2550.10 and Australian WHS regulations.

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Checklist Items

ItemPass / YesFail / No
UNIT IDENTIFICATION
Plant/Asset ID___________________________
EWP Make & Model___________________________
Inspection Date___________________________
Operator Name___________________________
High Risk Work Licence Number (if boom type)___________________________
Hour Meter Reading___________________________
FLUID & POWER LEVELS
Engine oil level (petrol/diesel models)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Hydraulic oil levelPass ☐Fail ☐
Fuel level / battery charge adequate for shiftYes ☐No ☐
Battery electrolyte level (electric models)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Battery terminals – no corrosion or loose connectionsPass ☐Fail ☐
No visible fluid leaksYes ☐No ☐
STRUCTURAL CONDITION
Platform floor – no cracks, holes or loose fittingsPass ☐Fail ☐
Guardrail system – all rails, mid-rails and toe boards in placePass ☐Fail ☐
Entry gate / chains – functional and self-closingPass ☐Fail ☐
Scissor arms / boom – no visible cracks or deformationPass ☐Fail ☐
Pivot pins and locks – all securedPass ☐Fail ☐
Chassis – no visible damage or corrosionPass ☐Fail ☐
TYRES & DRIVE
Tyre condition – no cuts, chunking, excessive wearPass ☐Fail ☐
Tyre pressures within specification (pneumatic models)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Drive/steer mechanism – no unusual noise or vibrationPass ☐Fail ☐
CONTROLS & SAFETY DEVICES
Ground controls – all functions operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Platform controls – all functions operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Dead-man / enable switch functionalPass ☐Fail ☐
Emergency lowering system functionalPass ☐Fail ☐
Emergency stop (ground level) functionalPass ☐Fail ☐
Overload/tilt sensor operationalPass ☐Fail ☐
Pothole guards / outriggers deploy correctly (if fitted)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Horn functionalPass ☐Fail ☐
Beacon / flashing light functionalPass ☐Fail ☐
ANCHORAGE & FALL PROTECTION
Anchor point(s) on platform – no damagePass ☐Fail ☐
Lanyard/harness anchor rating placard visibleYes ☐No ☐
Fall protection equipment available on platformYes ☐No ☐
DOCUMENTATION
Safe Work Load (SWL) placard legibleYes ☐No ☐
Operators manual on machineYes ☐No ☐
Last service record reviewedYes ☐No ☐
DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF
Defects / faults identified (describe or "None")___________________________
Is plant fit for operation?Yes ☐No ☐
Operator Signature___________________________
Supervisor / Responsible Person Signature___________________________

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