Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection Checklist

Use this Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection Checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation, guiding users to conduct essential checks before each lift usage.

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Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection Checklist

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4. Ground and platform controls: • Is the elevating section checked to ensure it can both raise and lower? • Is the drive system checked for both forward and reverse functionalities? • Is the steering system checked to ensure it can steer left and right as intended? • Is the horn checked? • Are the outriggers or stabilizers checked? • Is the pothole protection system checked? • Is the function-enable device checked?

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Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection Checklist

Use this Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection Checklist to ensure safe and efficient operation, guiding users to conduct essential checks before each lift usage.

1. Are the condition and inflation of wheels, tires, and axles checked?

2. Are the hydraulic components inspected for their condition and checked for any signs of leaks?

3. Is the data plate checked to ensure it remains accurate and legible?

4. Has the annual inspection been verified?

5. Does the battery tray open and close, and do they latch or lock shut?

6. Do the cover panels open and close, and do they latch or lock shut?

7. Are the engine fluids, filters, belts, and hoses checked?

8. Are the batteries checked to ensure they are clean, dry, secure, with sealed caps and cables, and at the correct fluid level?

9. Are the fuel tank and level checked?

10. Is the hydraulic oil level checked?

11. Are the lights and strobes checked?

12. Are the placards, labels, and decals checked?

13. Is the top of the base checked for any signs of leaks or debris?

14. Are the accessory plugs and cables checked?

15. Is the elevating section checked for its general condition and any signs of wear?

16. Are the hydraulic cylinders and pin locks checked?

17. Are the pivot pins inspected for wear and security?

18. Are the lines and hoses of the power track checked?

19. Is the platform checked to ensure guard rails, toe boards, and extensions are in place and secure?

20. Is the weather-resistant storage compartment checked to ensure it remains weather-resistant, and are appropriate manuals consistently stored inside?

21. Are all controls marked and designed to hold to run?

1. Is the engine checked to ensure it starts and maintains proper oil pressure?

2. Is the battery checked and maintained at an appropriate charge level?

3. Are the gauges and instruments, including the hour meter and warning lights, checked?

5. Is the manual lowering system checked?

6. Are safety interlocks checked?

1. Are drop-offs or holes inspected?

2. Are bumps and floor/ground obstructions checked?

3. Is debris cleared?

4. Are overhead obstructions checked?

5. Are energized power lines inspected?

6. Are hazardous locations identified and inspected?

7. Are the ground surface and support conditions inspected?

8. Is pedestrian and vehicle traffic checked?

9. Are wind and weather conditions monitored to assess their impact on safety during operations?

10. Are other potential hazards assessed and addressed to maintain a safe working environment?