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Free EWP enhanced periodic inspection programme checklist for planning critical-component coverage, provider evidence and five-year records.
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- Make / Model
- Serial Number
- Fleet / Asset ID
- Year of Manufacture
- Commissioning Date
- EWP Type
- Hour Meter Reading
- Platform Height (max)
- SWL / Rated Capacity
- Power Type
- Inspection Date
- Inspector Name
- Inspector Qualifications
- Programme Year
- Major Inspection Due
- Next Annual Inspection
1. Documentation and Records Review
2. Structural Inspection
3. Hydraulic System
4. Electrical System
5. Safety Devices and Interlocks
6. Mechanical Components
7. Operational Testing
The MapTrack EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist contains 42 checks across 7 sections.
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An EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist plans which critical components a competent person inspects and tests at each annual periodic inspection, so all are covered over five years. WorkSafe Victoria describes this programme as an option from five years of service. Plan the major inspection as well: AS 2550.10:2025 and the EWP Code of Practice set it by default after 10 years of service, then every 5 years.
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- The MapTrack EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist contains 42 checks across 7 sections. Sections covered: 1. Documentation and Records Review, 2. Structural Inspection, 3. Hydraulic System, 4. Electrical System, 5. Safety Devices and Interlocks, 6. Mechanical Components, 7. Operational Testing.
- The EWP Code of Practice says periodic inspections must happen at least annually, unless the manufacturer or a competent person recommends otherwise.
- A major inspection is due after 10 years of service and every 5 years after, or earlier after damage, modification or import without records.
- The enhanced programme spreads critical-component inspection across the annual periodic inspections; it is an option, not a fixed fifth-anniversary event.
- A competent person sets the NDT scope; NDT supplements other inspection methods and does not replace them.
- Rectify any safety issue an inspection finds before the EWP is used again.
What is an EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist?
An enhanced periodic inspection programme is a way to plan deeper inspection of an EWP as it ages. Guidance from WorkSafe Victoria (agriculture industry information, reviewed in 2024, before AS 2550.10:2025 was published) describes it as an option an employer may consider: from five years of service, each annual periodic inspection is structured so all critical components are properly inspected and tested over five years, and a major inspection should be carried out after 10 years in use where no such regime has been carried out. It is not one universal inspection performed only on the fifth anniversary. EWPA guidance on AS 2550.10:2025 does not mention an enhanced periodic programme; it calls for a major inspection after 10 years of service and every 5 years after that, and the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice gives the same timing. Use this checklist with the manufacturer instructions and a competent person to plan component coverage, evidence and follow-up, and plan the major inspection as well. In Victoria, confirm any alternative with WorkSafe Victoria.
The programme supplements normal pre-operational, routine and periodic inspections. The competent person should use the EWP history, anticipated use, component criticality and condition to decide what is inspected each year and whether NDT is appropriate. Any safety issue found must be rectified before the EWP returns to service.
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Benefits of using this EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist
- Programme planning: maps critical components across the enhanced periodic inspection cycle rather than treating year five as one generic inspection event.
- Early defect detection: identifies structural fatigue, corrosion and weld defects before they progress to critical failures that could cause platform collapse or entrapment at height.
- Reduced downtime risk: staged inspection can identify hydraulic leaks, worn pins and electrical faults before they become unplanned failures.
- Audit evidence: written inspection scope, findings and corrective actions help demonstrate how the PCBU is managing plant safety duties.
- Extended asset life: systematic assessment and proactive maintenance help owners make evidence-based repair, major-inspection and replacement decisions.
- Universal coverage: a single checklist format covers all EWP types in your fleet, from electric scissor lifts to diesel boom lifts and trailer-mounted units.
What to include in an EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist
- Equipment identification: make, model, serial number, fleet ID, year of manufacture, commissioning date, EWP type and power type.
- Documentation review: operator manual present, maintenance logbook current, serial matches registration, service age calculation, previous inspection reports reviewed.
- Structural inspection: chassis/frame, boom sections or scissor arms, turntable/slew bearing, platform and guardrails, pin joints measured against tolerances, NDT of critical welds as appropriate.
- Hydraulic system: hoses, fittings, connections, cylinder rods, fluid level and condition, operating pressures, filters, pump and relief valve settings.
- Electrical system: wiring, connectors, harnesses, battery condition, all control functions, emergency stops, horn, lights and warning devices.
- Safety devices and interlocks: emergency descent, limit switches, tilt/level sensors, overload protection, dead-man controls, drive lockout interlocks.
- Mechanical components: drive system, steering, outriggers/stabilisers, chains/cables/wire ropes, pivot points/bearings/bushings, tyres and wheels.
- Operational testing: full operational cycle, platform levelling, abnormal noise/vibration check, function chart and load chart legibility, all decals and capacity labels.
How to use this EWP 5-year enhanced periodic inspection checklist
Gather documentation and verify the EWP identity and service age.
Collect the operator manual, maintenance logbook, previous inspection reports and registration documents. Confirm the serial number on the machine matches all paperwork. Calculate the service age from the commissioning date, not the date of manufacture. The compliance plate shows the commissioning date where it differs from the date of manufacture; otherwise use the commissioning and service records. Review outstanding corrective actions from previous inspections.
Conduct a thorough structural inspection of all load-bearing components.
Visually inspect the entire structural framework including chassis, boom sections or scissor arms, platform, guardrails and outrigger structure. Measure pin joint wear against OEM tolerances. Where any signs of cracking, corrosion or fatigue are identified, mark those areas for NDT, using the method the NDT technician selects.
Assess the hydraulic and electrical systems against manufacturer specifications.
Inspect all hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinder rods and fluid condition. Test system operating pressures and relief valve settings against specifications. Check all wiring, connectors, batteries and control functions at both platform and ground level. Verify emergency stop operation at every station.
Test all safety devices and interlocks systematically.
Test every safety system including emergency descent, emergency stops, limit switches for height, tilt, travel and load, overload protection, dead-man controls and drive lockout interlocks. Document activation thresholds and confirm calibration is within the manufacturer specification.
Perform full operational testing and verify all markings.
Run the EWP through a complete operational cycle covering raise, lower, drive, steer and slew functions. Check the platform levelling system and listen for abnormal noise or vibration. Verify all decals, capacity labels and function charts are legible and accurate.
Document findings, record defects and sign off the inspection.
Record the scope, defects, measurements and corrective actions in the inspection report. The EWP must not be returned to service until identified safety issues are rectified and a competent person for the relevant scope confirms it is safe. Record each competent person's name, qualifications or experience, signature and date.
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How often should you complete this checklist?
Guidance from WorkSafe Victoria describes an enhanced periodic inspection programme that an employer may consider: from five years of service, each annual periodic inspection is programmed so all critical components are inspected and tested properly within the next five years. EWPA guidance on AS 2550.10:2025 does not mention the programme and calls for a major inspection after 10 years of service and every 5 years after that, or sooner after importation or recommissioning without continuous service records or where the severity of use calls for it. The Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice gives the same timing and adds earlier triggers, such as a manufacturer or competent-person recommendation, damage or modification. Plan the major inspection whether or not you run the programme, and in Victoria confirm any alternative with WorkSafe Victoria.
In MapTrack, use calendar and hour-based triggers to schedule the annual periodic inspections, assign the component scope for each year and retain the resulting reports against the EWP.
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The enhanced periodic approach is a programmed series of annual inspections after the first five years, structured so all critical components are covered within a five-year cycle. A major inspection is a separate, deeper assessment due after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter, or earlier when recommended. It involves dismantling and examining critical components as necessary. The manufacturer and competent person determine the exact NDT, strip-down and testing scope.
Link to this answerThere is no safe blanket NDT rule for every EWP at one five-year event. A competent person should identify the critical components, suitable inspection method, access requirements and acceptance criteria from the manufacturer information, EWP history and observed condition. NDT may be appropriate within the enhanced programme and major inspection, but it supplements rather than replaces other inspection methods.
Link to this answerThe inspection framework applies across the MEWP types within the guidance scope, but the component schedule is machine-specific. A scissor lift, articulating boom, telescopic boom, trailer-mounted EWP and vehicle-mounted EWP do not share one identical checklist. Build the programme from the manufacturer instructions and competent-person assessment for the exact make, model, use and condition.
Link to this answerUse a competent person whose training, qualifications and experience suit the inspection scope: under the WHS Regulations, EWP inspection must be carried out by a competent person. This can be a mechanical engineer, a trade-qualified mechanic with EWP training or a specialist EWP inspector. Where NDT is used, a qualified technician selects the method, so record their qualification and certification (for example AS/NZS ISO 9712).
Link to this answerFive years is the point at which the enhanced periodic programme can begin, not a universal one-off inspection deadline. Review the manufacturer instructions, service history and current inspection programme with a competent person. If an inspection is overdue or a safety issue is identified, keep the EWP out of service until the required work is completed and the machine is confirmed safe.
Link to this answerApplicable regulatory standards
This form is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The form alone does not establish compliance.
| Standard | Edition | Clauses this template relies on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use, Part 10: Mobile elevating work platformsSafe-use standard for MEWP maintenance, inspection and repair, including the major inspection. | AS 2550.10:2025 |
| Standards AustraliaSold by the publisher |
| Model Code of Practice: Elevating work platformsSets out pre-operational, routine, periodic and major inspections and when each is due. | December 2025 version | Whole instrument | Safe Work Australia |
| Maintenance and inspection of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the agriculture industry: Information for employersDescribes the enhanced periodic inspection programme this checklist plans; regulator guidance, not law. | WorkSafe Victoria web guidance, page reviewed 28 August 2024 | Whole instrument | WorkSafe Victoria |
| Guidance on Major Inspections - for Owners and Service ProvidersIndustry guidance on major inspection timing (by default 10 years of service, then every 5 years), critical components, inspection methods and documentation. | Version 2, September 2026 |
| Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia (EWPA) |
| Model Work Health and Safety RegulationsRequires inspection by a competent person following the manufacturer's recommendations. | Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011) |
| Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee) |
Cranes, hoists and winches - Safe use, Part 10: Mobile elevating work platforms
Edition: AS 2550.10:2025
Safe-use standard for MEWP maintenance, inspection and repair, including the major inspection.
- Section 6: Maintenance, inspection and repair of mobile elevating work platforms.
Standards AustraliaSold by the publisher
Model Code of Practice: Elevating work platforms
Edition: December 2025 version
Sets out pre-operational, routine, periodic and major inspections and when each is due.
Maintenance and inspection of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the agriculture industry: Information for employers
Edition: WorkSafe Victoria web guidance, page reviewed 28 August 2024
Describes the enhanced periodic inspection programme this checklist plans; regulator guidance, not law.
Guidance on Major Inspections - for Owners and Service Providers
Edition: Version 2, September 2026
Industry guidance on major inspection timing (by default 10 years of service, then every 5 years), critical components, inspection methods and documentation.
- Part 1: General AS 2550.10:2025 requirements for MEWP inspection, maintenance and the major inspection process.
- Part 3: Information for service providers: planning, critical components, inspection methods, rectification, verification testing and documentation.
- 1.5: When a major inspection is due: by default after 10 years of service then every 5 years, earlier for severe use, or on recommissioning imported MEWPs without service records.
Model Work Health and Safety Regulations
Edition: Model WHS Regulations as at 5 December 2025 (cited within as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011)
Requires inspection by a competent person following the manufacturer's recommendations.
- reg 213: Plant must be maintained, inspected and, if necessary, tested by a competent person, following manufacturer or competent person recommendations; annual inspection applies only if neither is practicable.
Safe Work Australia (drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel's Committee)
Each source was read at its publisher and the page checked on 26 October 2026. The publisher's current text is the authority.
- Model WHS Regulations (Safe Work Australia)
- AS/NZS 1418.10:2025, Cranes, hoists and winches, elevating work platforms (Standards Australia)
- AS 2550 series, Cranes, hoists and winches, safe use (Standards Australia listing)
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