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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