If workers are leaving or entering the platform whilst elevated, is the risk of a fall being Yes No N/A adequately managed? This includes: at Comments: considering whether a safer method of access is available the working envelope of the EWP is adequate to access the landing area egress EWP the work platform is adequately positioned in relation to the landing area / height the risk of falling from the landing area is managed the there is a tag out system on the base controls of the EWP. Access from If the unit is a boom type EWP, are all occupants wearing a travel restraint or fall arrest Yes No N/A harness? This includes: Comments: harness and lanyard in good condition lanyard length suitable for EWP size and work activity lanyard attached to appropriate anchorage point systems energy absorption device in lanyard workers have been trained in the use of harnesses arrest Note: shorter 1.2 metre lanyards should be used on smaller platforms with top attachment points Fall (refer: EWPA Policy on the use of fall arrest systems in elevating work platforms - ) Are control measures in place to minimise the risk of workers or other people being hit by Yes No falling objects when the EWP is in an elevated position? These control measures include: of Comments: tool lanyards risk mesh screens scheduling work tasks. the objects Note: Mesh screens must only be installed with the approval of the EWP manufacturer or a competent person. falling Managing Are all workers standing on the floor of the EWP and any materials kept within the Yes No guardrails? Comments: EWP the Does the total mass of the personnel, materials and tools inside the platform remain within Yes No the rated capacity and allowed single point loadings of the EWP? Comments: Operating Before leaving the EWP unattended, has it been secured to prevent unauthorised use? Yes No This includes: Comments: positioning the EWP in a designated area the disabling all powered motions EWP removing keys. unattended Leaving
Access / egress from the EWP at height If workers are leaving or entering the platform whilst elevated, is the risk of a fall being adequately managed? This includes: considering whether a safer method of access is available the working envelope of the EWP is adequate to access the landing area the work platform is adequately positioned in relation to the landing area the risk of falling from the landing area is managed there is a tag out system on the base controls of the EWP. Yes No N/A Comments: Fall arrest systems If the unit is a boom type EWP, are all occupants wearing a travel restraint or fall arrest harness? This includes: harness and lanyard in good condition lanyard length suitable for EWP size and work activity lanyard attached to appropriate anchorage point energy absorption device in lanyard workers have been trained in the use of harnesses Note: shorter 1.2 metre lanyards should be used on smaller platforms with top attachment points (refer: EWPA Policy on the use of fall arrest systems in elevating work platforms - ) Yes No N/A Comments: Managing the risk of falling objects Are control measures in place to minimise the risk of workers or other people being hit by falling objects when the EWP is in an elevated position? These control measures include: tool lanyards mesh screens scheduling work tasks. Note: Mesh screens must only be installed with the approval of the EWP manufacturer or a competent person. Yes No Comments: Operating the EWP Are all workers standing on the floor of the EWP and any materials kept within the guardrails? Yes No Comments: Does the total mass of the personnel, materials and tools inside the platform remain within the rated capacity and allowed single point loadings of the EWP? Yes No Comments: Leaving the EWP unattended Before leaving the EWP unattended, has it been secured to prevent unauthorised use? This includes: positioning the EWP in a designated area disabling all powered motions removing keys. Yes No Comments:
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