Equipment Inspections horn and windshield wipers. If any of those aren’ t functioning properly, it could cause injuries to your crew or damage to other equipment.
On a MEWP, it is important to check the work platform carefully, including the operator’ s controls( ex. switches and buttons), guardrails, fasteners, locking pins, harnesses, welds, cables, stabilizers and outriggers to ensure they aren’ t damaged, loose or missing parts. Issues with any of the parts could cause the operator to fall or parts to fall off from an extended height, which could seriously injure someone below.
Tires and tracks also play an important role in keeping a MEWP or telehandler reliable on the jobsite. These can be damaged by surface materials, incorrect installation, heat and other jobsite conditions.
Application impact How and where the machine is used also contributes to its ongoing productivity and efficiency. It’ s important for crews to also check for environmental jobsite hazards like uneven terrain, severe weather, debris and other obstructions in their daily workplace inspections.
In addition to planned inspections for these worn parts, it’ s also important to ask for operator feedback about how the machine is functioning. They might notice a slight change in the equipment— whether that’ s a rattling or reduction in efficiency— that will help you identify potential issues before you visually notice them.
When is it time to replace it?
While each type of part will present its own signs that it’ s worn, here are some general guidelines that it’ s time to replace.
If any of the lights or the horn on a piece of equipment fails to work, it’ s time to replace them— and remove the machine from service until they are fixed. Always make sure that all of the machine’ s operation switches, buttons and controls work properly.
Watch for tires that have bulges or broken belts, damaged or loose lug nuts, chunking treads, low pressure,
punctures( cuts, rips or tears), exposed sidewalls or the fill becomes compromised.
Signs that tracks need to be replaced include finding visible steel cording, cracks, worn sprockets, loss of tension, missing or loose lug nuts or if they become nearly flat. Keeping tracks free of debris can help prevent damage and extend their life.
Work platforms and their components that have dents, damage,
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excessive rust or cracks in the welds need to be addressed before operation. Ensure nothing is missing or damaged before use, as well.
If any of these wear parts appear to be worn— but aren’ t to the point of needing to be replaced yet— check them daily. Even if they haven’ t had issues yet, they may begin affecting the machine’ s level of efficiency and productivity and need to be replaced. Always consult the OEM-approved
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