Workplace Pre-Inspection
Visual inspections to the work area prior to work should also be performed. The following are things to look for during this inspection:
- Drop-offs or holes, including those concealed by water, ice, mud, etc.
- Slopes
- Bumps, floor obstructions and electric cables
- Confined spaces
- Debris
- Overhead obstructions
- Electrical conductors
- Hazardous atmospheres and/or hazardous locations
- Surfaces inadequate to sustain the ground-bearing pressures imposed by the MEWP in all operating configurations
- Wind and bad weather conditions
- Traffic hazards
- The presence of personnel (authorized and unauthorized) and other mobile equipment