MEWP Check Form - Tates of Sussex
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MEWP Check Form

Important: If an item is not checked below please make reference to this check box in the Notes/Faults section at the bottom before submitting.

MEWP Check Form Revised

Documentation

Current Examination Certificate (6 x Months)
Manufacturer's Operator Manual
Rescue Plan

Wheels/Tyres

Wheel Security (nuts, retainers: loose, damaged, missing)
Tyre Pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)
Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

Engine/Power Source

Fluid Levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)
Fluid Leakage on Ground & Around Engine
Battery (electrolyte, security & charging plug condition)

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Fluid Level
Leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams, cylinders)

Hoses & Cables

Security & Condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)
Power Track Cable Trays (free from damage & debris)

Outriggers & Stabilisers

General Condition (pins/retainers, footplate)
Spreader Plates (present, condition, secure for travel)
Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

Chassis, Boom & Scissor Pack

General Condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)
Cracks in Welds
Pins, Retainers & Chains (security, signs of wear)
Canopies, Guards, Engine Covers (security & condition)

Platform or Cage

Steps for Access/Egress (secure, undamaged, clear)
Entrance Gate, Guard Rails & Retaining Pins
Harness Anchor Points
Clear of Rubbish, Debris & Obstructions

Decals & Signage

ID Plate, Safety Warning & Information Decals (legible)
Controls (identification decals, directional arrows legible)
Platform Loads (SWL, max wind speed, max number of persons legible)

Using Ground (G) & Platform (P) Controls

Security Device (power isolator, keypad, smart card)
Function Enable (ignition key, foot switch, hold to run device)
Emergency Stops & Emergency Lowering System
All Switches & Function Controls (move freely, do not stick)
Lifting Functions (raise, lower, slew, tele-out, tele-in)
Travel Functions (forward, reverse, steer, brakes)
Elevated Drive Speed (reduced or prevented)
Lights, Beacons, Warning Devices
Alarms (tilt, descent & travel)
Limit Switches (eg descent, load, outreach, rotation)
Pothole Protection Device (fully deploys & retracts)
Oscillating Axle Locks, Extending Axles
Accessories, Power to Platform, Extending Decks
Jacks-legs, Stabilisers, Outriggers, Levelling Devices