IPAF MEWP Checksheet
Date of inspection
Time of inspection
Job name
Location of MEWP
Name and position of person carrying out inspection
Email
Visual Checks
Documentation
1: Statutory examination / periodic inspection in date
Yes
No
2: Manufacturer's operator manual with the machine
Yes
No
3: Rescue plan inplace and name of nominated ground rescue person identified
Yes
No
Wheels/tyres
4: No missing loose or damanged nuts, and retainers
Yes
No
5: Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)
Yes
No
6: Condition (no cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims)
Yes
No
Engine/power source
7: Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)
Yes
No
8: No fluid leakage on ground and around engine
Yes
No
9: Battery (electrolyte, connections, terminals, security and charging plug condition)
Yes
No
Hydraulics
10: Hydraulic fluid level
Yes
No
11: No leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams, cylinders)
Yes
No
Hoses and cables
12: Security and condition (no cuts, chaffing, bulges)
Yes
No
13: Hoses and cables; Power track cable trays (free from damage and debris)
Yes
No
Outriggers, stabilisers
14: Outriggers, stabilisers; General condition, pins/retainers, footplate
Yes
No
15: Outriggers, stabilisers; Spreader plates (present, condition, secure for travel)
Yes
No
16: Outriggers, stabilisers; Interlocks (functioning, engaged)
Yes
No
Chassis, boom and scissor pack
17: General condition (no damage, misalignment, corrosion)
Yes
No
18: No cracks in welds
Yes
No
19: Pins, retainers and chains (good condition, secure)
Yes
No
20: Canopies, guards, engine covers (security and condition)
Yes
No
Platform or cage
21: Steps for access/egress secure (undamaged, clear of debris)
Yes
No
22: Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins
Yes
No
23: Harness/ lanyard anchorage points
Yes
No
24: Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions
Yes
No
25: Secondary Guarding
Yes
No
Decals and signage
26: ID/ compliance plate, safety, warning and information decals (all present,legible)
Yes
No
27: Controls (identification decals, directional arrows clearly marked)
Yes
No
28: Controls (identification decals, directional arrows clearly marked)
Yes
No
Function Checks:
Using Ground (G) and Platform(P) controls
29: Security device (power isolator, keypad, smart card)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
30: Function enable works correctly (ignition key, foot switch, hold to run device)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
31: Emergency stops and emergency / auxiliary lowering system are fully functional
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
32: All switches, function controls (move freely, return to neutral, operate s expected)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
33: Elevating functions (raise, lower, slew, tele-out, tele-in)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
34: Travel functions (forward, reverse, steer, brakes)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
35: Elevated drive speed activates when platform is raised (reduced or prevented)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
36: Lights, beacons, warning devices
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
37: Audible alarms (tilt, descent and travel)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
38: Interlock, limit switches (e.g. descent, SWL, outreach, rotation)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
39: Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
40: Oscillating axle locks and extending axles operate correctly
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
41: Accessories, power to platform, extending decks
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
42: Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
43: Secondary guarding ( function, operation, reset)
Yes (G)
No (G)
Yes (P)
No (P)
If you have answered 'No' for any of the above please provide details:
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