Snorkel PAX10-sn0001 - Manual (Page 23)

OPERATOR‟S, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
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Daily checks
– Operator checklist
The following checklist has been provided to enable daily pre-use checks to be undertaken
prior to use of this machine. These checks should be carried out each working day or at the
beginning of each shift. The purpose of the checks is to identify any wear and tear or
malfunction of the machine‟s components and systems.
WARNING
FAILURE TO UNDERTAKE THESE CHECKS MAY RESULT IN DEFECTS ON, OR
DETERIORATION OF THIS MACHINE GOING UNDETECTED AND POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE MACHINE.
Note that Regulation 8 of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
(LOLER) require that persons using lifting equipment have appropriate training and
instructions to enable them to identify whether lifting equipment is safe to use.
Machine number
1 Prior to operating the platform, the following items must be checked
OK? (please tick) OK? (please tick)
Structure Battery condition
Platform Raise and lower
Castors Emergency stop
Brakes Emergency lower
Hydraulic oil Limited switch
Oil leaks Safety decals
Checked by
Date
2 Operate raise, lower and emergency stop functions to ensure correct operation.
Should any defects be identified in any of the above areas, these should be reported to your employer.
It may be necessary seek further assistance from the supplier of the machine; this may be the hire
company or the manufacturer. You should only rectify any defects if you are authorized and competent
to do so.
Do not use the machine unless each of the items above is checked and stated OK.