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Aerial Lift / Boom Lift
Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453 · ANSI/SIA A92.5 · Trained & Authorized Operator Required
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Project Address
General Contractor DOB Job No.
Equipment ID / Tag No. Equipment Type Boom (Articulating) Telescoping Scissor
Make & Model Serial No.
Operator Name Operator Certification No.
Date Time of Inspection
Structural Inspection — ANSI A92.5 §5.2PASSFAILN/A
1Work platform, handrails, toe boards, and entry gate intact — no cracks, deformation, or broken components
2All boom sections, jibs, and telescoping extensions structurally sound — no deformation, cracking, or damaged welds
3All pivot pins, locking pins, and connection fasteners properly installed and retained — no fasteners absent
4Outriggers / stabilizer pads deployed to full extension and resting on stable, level ground
5Tire pressure within manufacturer's specified range — tires free of cuts, sidewall bulges, or embedded debris
6Drive axle, wheels, and hub assemblies free of damage or excessive wear
Control Systems — OSHA 1926.453(b)PASSFAILN/A
7Ground-level controls verified operational — all functions respond correctly and controls are legibly labeled
8Platform controls tested — all movement functions respond smoothly and are properly labeled
9Emergency descent function tested from ground level and confirmed operable
10Platform level indicator accurate and within manufacturer's permissible limits
11Dead-man / foot-switch control tested — machine halts upon release of the control
12Horn / audible warning device functional
13Motion / travel alarm operational
Safety Devices & Fall Protection — OSHA 1926.453 / ANSI A92.5PASSFAILN/A
14Platform rated capacity placard posted and legible — rated capacity not exceeded
15Guardrails at required height (42" ± 3") with mid-rail and toe board on all open sides
16PFAS anchor point rated ≥5,000 lbs.; all workers wearing full-body harness above 6 ft.
17No makeshift platforms, planks, or ladder extensions used from the work platform
18Outrigger interlock functional — boom will not extend without outriggers deployed (if equipped)
Fluid Systems & EnginePASSFAILN/A
19Engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and coolant at proper operating levels
20No visible fuel, hydraulic fluid, or coolant leaks
21Hydraulic hoses and fittings free of abrasion, crimping, or chafing damage
22Battery charged and terminals clean; connections tight (electric models)
23Fuel level adequate for planned work duration
Site & Environmental ConditionsPASSFAILN/A
24Work surface and subsurface conditions assessed — no utilities, voids, or soft/unstable soil beneath outrigger pads
25Overhead electrical clearance confirmed — minimum safe approach distance per OSHA 1926.1408
26Prevailing wind speed verified within manufacturer's maximum operating threshold — suspend operations if limit is exceeded
Deficiencies Found & Corrective Actions — Equipment NOT to be operated with ANY fail item unresolved
Operator Name (print) Certification No.
Operator SignatureDate & Time
Supervisor / SSM (print)License / Title
SignatureDate