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MEWP: Pre-Use Inspection Checklist: Inspection Item Pass Fail Comments

This document provides a pre-use inspection checklist for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The 3-page checklist includes over 50 inspection items to check on the MEWP, such as ensuring safety decals and guardrails are in place, controls function properly, and tires have adequate air pressure. It also has sections to note any inspection failures and assess potential workplace hazards before using the MEWP, such as drop-offs, debris, electrical lines, or overhead obstructions.

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MEWP: Pre-Use Inspection Checklist: Inspection Item Pass Fail Comments

This document provides a pre-use inspection checklist for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The 3-page checklist includes over 50 inspection items to check on the MEWP, such as ensuring safety decals and guardrails are in place, controls function properly, and tires have adequate air pressure. It also has sections to note any inspection failures and assess potential workplace hazards before using the MEWP, such as drop-offs, debris, electrical lines, or overhead obstructions.

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MEWP: Pre-use Inspection Checklist

To be completed by operator or authorized person when a MEWP is first brought on site and before it is used

Please print
CONTACT NAME: CONTACT NUMBER:
INSPECTED BY: DATE/TIME:
TYPE OF MEWP: MODEL #:

Inspection Item Pass Fail Comments


The manufacturer’s operations manual is stored on MEWP. P F

Safety decals are in place and readable. P F


Control panel is clean & all buttons/switches are clearly visible (no paint
P F
over spray, etc.)
All safety indicator lights work. P F

Motion alarms are functional. P F


All guardrails are sound and in place, including basket chains, and gate
P F
door.
All switch & mechanical guards are in good condition and properly
P F
installed.
Work platform extension slides in and out freely with safety locking pins in
P F
place to lock setting on models with extension platforms.
Work platform & extension slides are clean, dry, & clear of debris. P F
Inspect for defects such as cracked welds, fuel leaks, hydraulic leaks,
P F
damaged control cables or wire harness, etc.
Operating and emergency controls are in proper working condition, EMO
P F
button or Emergency Stop.
Both upper and lower controls are adequately protected from inadvertent
P F
operation.
Drive controls function properly & are accurately labeled (up, down, right,
P F
left, forward, back).
Emergency lowering function operates properly. P F

Lower operating controls successfully over ride the upper controls. P F


Upper drive controls interlock mechanism is functional (i.e. foot pedal,
P F
spring lock, or two hand controls).
Tires and wheels are in good condition, with adequate air pressure if
P F
pneumatic.
Braking devices are operating properly. P F

Inspect the battery and hydraulic equipment. P F

Grounding Strap is in place and operational. P F


Explain any item marked “F” (fail):

Workplace Assessment: Survey work area for potential hazardous operating conditions prior to MEWP usage. Ensure hazards
identified are addressed in JHAM or during pre-task planning process with sufficient strategies to mitigate the hazards or risks.
Floor/ground conditions: Drop offs, holes, uneven surfaces, sloped floors, unstable ground, etc. Present Not present

Housekeeping: Debris, floor obstructions, cords, construction materials, supplies, etc. Present Not present

Hazardous Energy: Electrical power cables or panels, chemical/gas/drain lines, utilities, etc. Present Not present
Overhead obstructions: Tight working conditions, adjacent structures, pipe racks, beams, ceiling
Present Not present
grids, etc.

8 July 2006 SLAC-I-730-0A21J-011-R000 1 of 1

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