EWP Equipment Servicing

1. Engine and hydraulic oil levels
2. Tyre inflation pressures and general condition of tyres
3. Hydraulic hose system for leaks and for pipes and hoses to be secured to prevent damage
4. Grease/oil pivot points and moving parts where applicable
5. Platform gate locking systems
6. Condition of padding on the platform top rail to prevent impact injury
7. Wheel nut tension
8. Condition and tension of chains and sprockets (if applicable)
9. Fuel level
10. Exhaust for damage/holes that may contribute to excessive noise
11.  All controls, linkages and cables to be free from damage and operate smoothly and freely (e.g. engine speed, forward/reverse, luffing and slewing, steering controls)
12. Travel brakes are operational
13. Visually check stress areas such as boom mounts and boom and stabiliser bars for signs of cracking and fatigue.

Frequency of routine inspections should be based on the frequency and severity of use and may incorporate servicing of the EWP e.g. oil and filter changes.

Inspections should be completed at periods not exceeding three months unless the EWP has been out of service. 

An EWP operated in harsh conditions and/or in a continuous daily manner, Global's servicing team conduct more frequent routine inspections on.  

Annual or third inspections are assessments conducted by an automotive or engineering tradesperson who is independent of the operation of the EWP.

These inspections are to ensure the EWP is safe for continued service. 

This person must be someone who does not normally operate the EWP and is provided with the following authorities to:

• Request an EWP be provided for inspection
• Withdraw an EWP from service if repairs are required

Major inspections are a strip, thorough inspection and re-build of the EWP at the end of the design life. The design life should be 10 years as stipulated by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1418.10:2011

Major inspections are conducted in accordance with the criteria in AS 2550.10-2006 Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use – Mobile elevating work platforms.

Major inspections include:

• Stripping of all mechanical components for measurement and replacement as required.
• Checking of all structural components for cracks, corrosion and damage.

Global Hire keeps thorough records of all  EWP operation, maintenance, structural inspections and training of workers for the following time periods.

• Maintenance-life of machine
• Pre-operation checklist-one year
• Pre-harvest and routine inspection and
• Third party mechanical and structural inspections-life of machine
• EWP operator training-duration of employment.