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Section 1 – Scheduled Maintenance Platform inspections
1.8 Platform inspections
WARNING
Fall Hazard. Use the three points of contact
principle when you use the MEWP to enter or exit
the platform. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
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Railings and gate (B)
▪
Make sure there are no loose or missing parts,
and there is no visible damage.
▪
Make sure that all railings are correctly
installed.
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Make sure that all fasteners are tight.
▪
Make sure that the gate is in good condition
and operates correctly.
▪
Refer to 5.16 Railing Maintenance and Repair
for the railing maintenance information.
2
Fall-protection anchorages (B)
▪
Make sure that the fall-protection anchorages
are correctly attached.
▪
Make sure the fall protection anchorages show
no signs of visible damage, deformation, or
cracks.
3
AC power socket (B)
▪
Make sure there is no visible damage.
4
Platform control console (B)
▪
Make sure the control console is locked with
lock-pins.
▪
Make sure the platform control cable is
correctly locked, and there is no visible
damage.
▪
Make sure all switches operate correctly.
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Extension platform (B)
▪
Make sure that the extension deck is correctly
installed.
▪
Make sure there is no visible damage or
missing components.
▪
Make sure that the platform foot pedal is in
good working order and that it has no loose or
missing parts and there is no visible damage.
2. Exit the platform, and close the gate.
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Manual storage box (B)
▪
Make sure that the operation manual and
other important documents are in the manual
storage box.
▪
Make sure that the documents are in good
condition, and you can read them.
▪
Always put the manuals and other documents
back in the storage box after use.
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