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DAILY PLATFORM CHECK
HIRERS
RESPONSIBILITY
You
must carry out a Daily Service Check and Inspection both before and after using
the Work Platform. This must
include the following items:
- The
Platform structure and the Walkways to be completely clean and free from
grease and dirt.
- The
pneumatic tyres, where fitted, to be at the correct pressure and free from
damage.
- The
wheel nuts to be in place and properly tightened.
- The
brakes should be tested to ensure efficient working.
- Lights
and audible warning when fitted, to be in working order.
- There
should be adequate fuel, water and oil in any internal combustion engine. Use only clean containers for re-fuelling.
- Batteries
to be secure, clean, free from corrosion and check for water level before
use and before re-charging.
- Batteries
should be recharged after each working period for a minimum of 10 hours per
working day. All electric
machines have built in battery charges to facilitate this important
requirement. Before charging
batteries ensure correct voltage setting i.e.
110 volts or 220 volts and charging lead is less than 7.5m (25ft).
If through a transformer, that this is adequate for supply and
it is not usually advisable to charge more than one Platform per
transformer. Never operate
Platform with charger plugged in. Always
disconnect lead before moving Platform.
- All
structural parts to be free from cracks and damage.
- Power
mechanisms for telescoping, raising, lowering, slewing and steering to be in
good working order.
- Check
hydraulic oil level and ensure hydraulic system is free from leaks.
- Any
communication system between Platform and ground level to be in working
order whilst operating the Work Platform.
If
when carrying out your Daily Inspection or whilst operating the Work Platform,
you discover any defects. YOU MUST STOP
AND REPORT THEM AT ONCE TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.
Any
damage resulting from misuse, neglect and/or vandalism is chargeable.
NOTE:
When carrying out your Inspection do not go under a raised Boom or
Platform for any purpose, unless movement has first been prevented by means of
blocks, or the machine has been ‘scotched’ to prevent movement by special
locking devices fitted for the purpose.
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