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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 367

18 July 2013

MEWP Checklist Improvement

Following a potential incident reported by a crew using a
scissor lift, our MEWP checklist has been updated to include
a check that the maintenance prop is clipped in place.

The PI occurred because the clip was bent, preventing the
prop from being held securely. When the scissor lift was
used, the maintenance prop had become unclipped and
prevented the platform from being lowered.

The rescue policy was implemented and the prop hooked into
place by another crew in order to lower the platform.

The MEWP checklist must be completed every time you use a
MEWP, but should not be considered a definitive list of faults to
look for. The IPAF course all crews attend gives comprehensive
training on the inspection and use of MEWP’s, and the checklist
is just a memory jogger for more common items to check covered
in the course.

If you find any faults when inspecting a MEWP, do not use it –
contact your line manager who will arrange a repair /
replacement.

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