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(MEWP) Mobile Elevating Work Platform Pre-use Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist to complete prior tasks before using the equipment. The checklist will help you prevent hazards that are usually unidentified because of the lack of pre-start inspections.

MaintainX

07/15/2022

(MEWP) Mobile Elevating Work Platform Pre-use Inspection Checklist

Use this checklist to complete prior tasks before using the equipment. The checklist will help you prevent hazards that are usually unidentified because of the lack of pre-start inspections.

Operator:

Company:

Location:

Make & Model:

Hour Meter Reading:

Meter name

Unit

Date:

Unit No.:

POWER OFF CHECKS

Wheels/Tires/Tracks

Yes
No
N / A

Lights/Strobes

Yes
No
N / A

Engine/Battery:

Cover panel(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Belts/Hoses

Yes
No
N / A

Air filter indicator

Yes
No
N / A

Wires/Cables/Terminals

Yes
No
N / A

Battery-Batteries clean/dry/secure

Yes
No
N / A

Fluids:

Engine oil (level) (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Engine coolant (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulic oil (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Battery (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulics:

Cylinders/Rods/Pin locks

Yes
No
N / A

Hoses/Lines/Fittings

Yes
No
N / A

Data/Capacity plate

Yes
No
N / A

Verify equipment inspections are current

Yes
No
N / A

Counterweight/Counterweight bolt(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Accessory plugs & cables

Yes
No
N / A

Boom/Lift arms/Extending structure

Yes
No
N / A

Power track

Yes
No
N / A

Safety prop

Yes
No
N / A

Work platform/Guardrails/Anchor points

Yes
No
N / A

Weather-resistant storage compartment

Yes
No
N / A

OEM approved attachments

Yes
No
N / A

Fire extinguisher(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Other: (specify)

Yes
No
N / A

Power On Checks

Unit starts & runs properly

Yes
No
N / A

Instruments/System warning indicators

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Charge leve

Yes
No
N / A

Audible/Visual warning devices

Yes
No
N / A

Function controls:

Drive

Yes
No
N / A

Steering

Yes
No
N / A

Braking

Yes
No
N / A

Work platform

Yes
No
N / A

Slewing (turret rotate)

Yes
No
N / A

Boom/Jib/Lift arms

Yes
No
N / A

Accessories/Optional equipment

Yes
No
N / A

Function-enable (deadman) devices

Yes
No
N / A

Emergency/Auxiliary controls

Yes
No
N / A

Safety interlocks

Yes
No
N / A

GENERAL

Housekeeping

Yes
No
N / A

Manufacturer's operation manuals

Yes
No
N / A

Decals/Signs/Inspection notices

Yes
No
N / A

Control markings

Yes
No
N / A

Personal Protective Equipment

Yes
No
N / A

WORKPLACE INSPECTION

Drop-offs or holes

Yes
No
N / A

Bumps & floor/Ground obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Overhead obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Electrical conductors

Yes
No
N / A

Hazardous locations

Yes
No
N / A

Slopes

Yes
No
N / A

Ground/Surface & support conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Pedestrian/Vehicle traffic

Yes
No
N / A

Weather conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Other possible hazards

Yes
No
N / A

Report any problems found to your supervisor/employer. ALWAYS lock/tag-out unsafe equipment.

Comments:

Additional inspections by (print name):

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)