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Grasfm50 Ewp Pre Start Checklist
GRASFM50 EWP Pre-Start Checklist
Project
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Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
Site E
Site Supervisor Name
EWP Operator
EWP Operator License Number (If EWP >11m)
License Class
EWP Make and Model
EWP Serial Number
Date Applicable
Date Applicable: Date
Date Applicable: Time
Briefing Done By
Position
BASIC OPERATIONBRIEFINGCHECKLIST FOR OPERTING AN ELEVATED WORK PLATFORM (EWP)
Ensure the Elevated Work Platform (EWP)has been maintained as per manufacturer’s guidelines and the service log book is present.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Operator must carry out daily inspection / checks as per manufacturers operating manual and Operator Daily Safety Checks in the log book, Hydraulic oil, lubrication, engine oil, water, battery.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Report any defects or damage to supervisor immediately, Oil leaks, tyre pressure, obstruction between wheels etc. Do not use machine until these are repaired / fixed.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Check proximity of overhead power cables or other overhead obstructions like trees, buildings, phone lines.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure that the area in which the EWP is to be moved is clear and free of pedestrians. Use barricading if required.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Identify the basic controls for operating the EWP from both the basket and on the ground. Test all control and movement alarm before commencing work.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure that the drop zone area underneath the work zone is barricaded off/clearly marked out whilst the EWP is in use.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
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Monitor the site weather conditions, rain, wind, and hails conditions should be considered before scissors lift use.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Keep away from back filled trenches / excavations.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Use EWP only on a flat firm surface and when the machine is level to within manufacturer’s specifications.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Never stand or sit on kickboards, handrails or mid rails, ensure gate is securely closed.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure you look up, down, forward, backwards, left and right when driving.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
NEVER operate when wind speeds exceed 40km/hr.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
EWP’s should not be used as material hoists.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Objects should be handed from the EWP to a worker on the ground when the EWP has been fully retracted. Never thrown from the EWP. Ensure suitable lanyards are attached to tools being used from EWP bucket.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure that regular surveillance of workers in the EWP is maintained and ensure that Site Supervisor has emergency services numbers available on site.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure that machine is isolated and locked when not in use.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Store EWP out of access ways and barricade off with barrier tape or bollards.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Placement near overhead power lines as per ‘NO GO Zones’
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Proof of competence of operator available, e.g., Certificate of Competence, High Risk Licence if EWP >11m
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure safety harnesses and emergency decent equipment is available and secure where fitted. Tower Rescue Kit must be positioned ready for deployment in basket.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure harnesses can be attached to certified attachment points in the work platform for each person who is to be elevated.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure a Spotter is assigned during manoeuvring of plant where required and a clear method of communication between the Spotter and Plant Operator established.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Ensure fire extinguisher/emergency equipment is compliant / test and tagged.
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
EWP SET UP AND PEDESTRIAN MANAGEMENT PLAN
WORKING AT HEIGHT RESCUE PROCEDURES (IF EWP CAPACITY >11M)
Height rescue equipment available and adequate for task
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Height rescue process established and communicated
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Height rescue equipment location established and communicated
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
Height rescue personnel established, equipped and communicated
Discussed
Yes
No
N/A
IN CASE EMERGENCY SERVICES 000 ARE REQUIRED REMEMBER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO THE DISPATCHER
1. We have an emergency at…
2. We need help from Ambulance/Fire/Police…
3. Directions to the emergency are…
4. Our phone number is…
5. The medical problem seems to be…
6. And send someone outside to meet the emergency services
7 . Contact Client Site Controller or Project Manager
Notes
Sign off
This form must be completed and signed by the Site Supervisor and the EWP Operator prior to the commencing onsite EWP operation.
Site Supervisor Signature
Sign above
Date
EWP Operator Signature
Sign above
Date
