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Boom Lift Pre-Use Checks

The checks the course teaches you to do before operating a boom lift: look over the machine, test every function from the ground controls, then test them again from the platform.

Four steps before operating any MEWP: inspect the work area, inspect the MEWP, run a ground control operational check, run a platform control operational check. This form covers the last three. The work area has its own form.

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Read this first. A working aid, not a substitute for the inspection. Your machine's operator manual sets out what to check on your machine, and it wins wherever it differs from this. Anything found unsafe means the machine does not get used until it is repaired.

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Before every use

Boom Lift Pre-Use Checks

Every shift, before you operate

1Visual inspection

  • 1.1 Operator's Manual: Verify that it is available and accessible.
    1.1. Operator's Manual: Verify that it is available and accessible.
  • 1.2 Decals: Confirm that all labels and warnings are visible and legible.
    1.2. Decals: Confirm that all labels and warnings are visible and legible.
  • 1.3 Cables and Wiring: Check for any visible damage or wear.
    1.3. Cables and Wiring: Check for any visible damage or wear.
  • 1.4 Air, Hydraulic, and Fuel Systems: Look for any leaks.
    1.4. Air, Hydraulic, and Fuel Systems: Look for any leaks.
  • 1.5 Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Fuel, and Coolant Levels: Visually check that all fluid levels are adequate.
    1.5. Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Fuel, and Coolant Levels: Visually check that all fluid levels are adequate.
  • 1.6 Tires and Wheels: Ensure they are in good condition and properly inflated (if pneumatic).
    1.6. Tires and Wheels: Ensure they are in good condition and properly inflated (if pneumatic).
  • 1.7 Battery: Ensure the battery is securely in place, and check for any signs of corrosion.
    1.7. Battery: Ensure the battery is securely in place, and check for any signs of corrosion.
  • 1.8 Guardrail: Check that all guardrails and chains are secure and in place.
    1.8. Guardrail: Check that all guardrails and chains are secure and in place.
  • 1.9 Outriggers and Stabilizers (large boom lifts only): Ensure they are in place and appear undamaged.
    1.9. Outriggers and Stabilizers (large boom lifts only): Ensure they are in place and appear undamaged.
  • 1.10 Annual Engineer Certification: There should be a metallic decal showing the date of certification.The manual leaves a space to write the date down. Put it in the notes below.
    1.10. Annual Engineer Certification: There should be a metallic decal showing the date of certification.

2Ground control function checks

  • 2.1 Key Switch: When turned to ground controls, the ground controls should function.
    2.1. Key Switch: When turned to ground controls, the ground controls should function.
  • 2.2 Emergency Stop: When pressed, the MEWP should not function.
    2.2. Emergency Stop: When pressed, the MEWP should not function.
  • 2.3 Boom Raise and Lower: The boom (or lower boom if using an articulated boom lift) should raise and lower.
    2.3. Boom Raise and Lower: The boom (or lower boom if using an articulated boom lift) should raise and lower.
  • 2.4 Upper Boom Raise and Lower: If operating an articulated boom lift, the upper boom should raise and lower.
    2.4. Upper Boom Raise and Lower: If operating an articulated boom lift, the upper boom should raise and lower.
  • 2.5 Boom Extend and Retract: The boom should fully extend and retract.
    2.5. Boom Extend and Retract: The boom should fully extend and retract.
  • 2.6 Jib Raise and Lower: The jib should raise and lower.
    2.6. Jib Raise and Lower: The jib should raise and lower.
  • 2.7 Platform Rotate: The platform should rotate fully to both sides.
    2.7. Platform Rotate: The platform should rotate fully to both sides.
  • 2.8 Turret Rotate: The turret should rotate. This is the only function check where only some movement is done.
    2.8. Turret Rotate: The turret should rotate. This is the only function check where only some movement is done.
  • 2.9 Change Key Switch Position: Change the position to platform control, then re-start the machine from the platform.
    2.9. Change Key Switch Position: Change the position to platform control, then re-start the machine from the platform.
  • 2.10 Auxiliary Lowering: Check the auxiliary system to ensure it will lower the platform without its primary power supply.
    2.10. Auxiliary Lowering: Check the auxiliary system to ensure it will lower the platform without its primary power supply.

3Platform control function checks

  • 3.1 Emergency Stop: When pressed, the MEWP should not function.
    3.1. Emergency Stop: When pressed, the MEWP should not function.
  • 3.2 Boom Raise and Lower: The boom (or lower boom if using an articulated boom lift) should raise and lower.
    3.2. Boom Raise and Lower: The boom (or lower boom if using an articulated boom lift) should raise and lower.
  • 3.3 Upper Boom Raise and Lower: If operating an articulated boom lift, the upper boom should raise and lower.
    3.3. Upper Boom Raise and Lower: If operating an articulated boom lift, the upper boom should raise and lower.
  • 3.4 Boom Extend and Retract: The boom should extend and retract.
    3.4. Boom Extend and Retract: The boom should extend and retract.
  • 3.5 Jib Raise and Lower: The jib should raise and lower.
    3.5. Jib Raise and Lower: The jib should raise and lower.
  • 3.6 Platform Rotate: The platform should rotate to both sides.
    3.6. Platform Rotate: The platform should rotate to both sides.
  • 3.7 Turret Rotate: The turret should rotate.
    3.7. Turret Rotate: The turret should rotate.
  • 3.8 Drive function: The machine should drive forward and backward.
    3.8. Drive function: The machine should drive forward and backward.
  • 3.9 Steering function: The machine should steer left and right.
    3.9. Steering function: The machine should steer left and right.
  • 3.10 Auxiliary Lowering: Check the auxiliary system to ensure it will lower the platform without its primary power supply.
    3.10. Auxiliary Lowering: Check the auxiliary system to ensure it will lower the platform without its primary power supply.

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