Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-869 - Elevating work platforms
Section 296-869-40010 - Inspections

Type of inspection:

When required:

Items to inspect:

Prestart

At the beginning of each shift.

Do a visual inspection and functional test including at least the following:

1. Operating and emergency controls;

2. Safety devices;

3. Personal protective devices, including fall protection;

4. Air, hydraulic and fuel system leaks;

5. Cables and wiring harness;

6. Loose or missing parts;

7. Tires and wheels;

8. Placards, warnings, control markings, and required manuals;

9. Outriggers, stabilizers, and other structures;

10. Guardrail system;

11. Items specified by the manufacturer.

Frequent

1. Elevating work platforms that have been in service 3 months or 150 hours, whichever comes first; and

2. Before putting elevating work platforms back in service that have been out-of-service for more than 3 months.

Note: Newly purchased used equipment should be given the equivalent of a frequent inspection before being put into service.

1. All functions and their controls for speeds, smoothness, and limits of motion;

2. Emergency lowering means (manually propelled only);

3. Lower controls including the provisions for overriding of upper controls (self-propelled and boom-supported);

4. All chain and cable mechanisms for adjustment and worn or damaged parts;

5. All emergency and safety devices;

6. Lubrication of all moving parts, inspection of filter element(s), hydraulic oil, engine oil, and coolant as specified by the manufacturer;

7. Visual inspection of structural components and other critical components such as fasteners, pins, shafts, turntable attachment bolts (boom-supported only), and locking devices;

8. Placards, warnings, and control markings;

9. Additional items specified by the manufacturer.

Annual

No later than 13 months from the date of the last annual inspection.

All items specified by the manufacturer for an annual inspection.