DAILY CHECK LISTKEEP YOUR ACCESS PLATFORM SAFE TO OPERATE WITH THESE IPAF RECOMMENDED DAILY CHECKS

THE PLATFORM SERVICE& REPAIR SPECIALISTS

REPORT ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR SUPERVISOR. ONLY PERSONS WHO ARE TRAINED AND AUTHORISED BY THEIR EMPLOYER SHOULD OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT

All checks should be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual

DOCUMENTATION

Current Thorough Examination Certificate (within last six months)

Manufacturer’s operator manual

Rescue Plan

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

WHEELS & TYRES

Wheel security (nuts, retainers: loose, damaged, missing)

Tyre pressure (pneumatic, foam filled or solid)

Cuts, splits, exposed braiding, damaged rims

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

ENGINE / POWER SOURCE

Fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, fuel)

Fluid leakage on ground and around engine

Battery (electrolyte, security and charging plug condition)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

HYDRAULICS

Hydraulic fuel level

Leaks (hoses, pipe connections, rams, cylinders)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

HOSES & CABLES

Security and condition (cuts, chaffing, bulges)

Power track cable trays (free from damage and debris)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

OUTRIGGERS / STABILISERS

General condition, pins/retainers, footplate

Spreader plates (present, condition, secure for travel)

Interlocks (functioning, engaged)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS, BOOM & SCISSOR PACK

General condition (damage, misalignment, corrosion)

Cracks in weld

Pins, retainers and chains (security, signs of wear)

Canopies, guards, engine covers (security and condition)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PLATFORM / CAGE

Steps for access/egress (secure, undamaged, clear)

Entrance gate, guard rails and retaining pins

Harness anchor points

Clear of rubbish, debris and obstructions

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

DECALS & SIGNAGE

ID plate, safety, warning and information decals (legible)

Controls (identification decals, directional arrows)

Platform loads (SWL, max. wind speed, max. number of persons)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

FUNCTION CHECKS

Security device (power isolator, keypad, smart card)

Function enable (ignition key, boot switch, hold to run device)

Emergency stops and emergency lowering system

All switches, function controls (move freely, do not stick)

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

FUNCTION CHECKS CONTINUED

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

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

FUNCTION CHECKSCONTINUED

Alarms (tilt, descent and travel)

Limit switches (e.g. descent, load, outreach, rotation)

Pothole protection device (fully deploys and retracts)

Oscillating axle locks, extending decks

Jacks-legs, stabilisers, outriggers, levelling devices

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

FUNCTION CHECKSCONTINUED

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

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