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MEWP Pre-Work Checks Checklist

by Stephen Roberts, from the Community

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This MEWP pre-work checklist helps teams confirm critical safety steps before operating mobile elevating work platforms. It covers permit confirmation, RAMS review, PPE and pre-use harness inspections, operator PAL validity, wind speed checks, full function testing, establishing safe work zones with cones and signage, and readiness of a rescue plan. Use it to standardize pre-start safety checks and ensure compliance on construction and maintenance tasks at height.

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Pre-Start Site Safety Checklist

This pre-start site safety checklist helps teams confirm key requirements before work begins, including risk assessments and method statements, permits, MEWP inspections, PPE condition, and team briefings. Use it to standardize pre-work checks, document readiness, and strengthen compliance and safety performance on construction sites.

by Simon Severn, from the Community

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Stephensons BMU Pre-Work Checks

Ensure safe facade access and building maintenance with this BMU pre-work checklist from Stephensons. The template guides teams through essential pre-start controls, including confirming permits and RAMS, checking wind speed limits, verifying six-monthly thorough examinations, pre-use harness inspections, and required PPE. It also covers operator training certificates, equipment availability, full function checks, establishing safe work zones with cones and signage, and preparing an effective rescue plan. Includes fields for frequency, work order numbers, and sign-off.

by Stephen Roberts, from the Community

20+

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MEWP Permit to Work Template

This MEWP permit to work template helps supervisors and operators confirm that all prerequisites for safe MEWP use are met before work begins. It covers selection of the correct equipment per RAMS, verification of 6‑monthly thorough examination, daily pre‑use inspections, operator competence and IPAF certification, site and weather conditions, exclusion and segregation controls, harness and fixed lanyard requirements, and emergency rescue planning. The template also records operator details, formal acceptance, site manager authorization with expiry, and cancellation to ensure the work area is left safe and the MEWP isolated after use.

by Shaun Jones, from the Community

10+

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Rope Access Pre Work Checks

Prepare your rope access team with this pre work checklist covering key safety controls before starting at height. Confirm hazard work permits, check wind speed, review RAMS, verify equipment is in date, complete pre use harness inspections, ensure PPE compliance, check anchor point certificates, set up safe work zones with cones and signage, prepare the rescue plan, and use proper edge and rope protection. Includes sign off for accountability.

by Stephen Roberts, from the Community

20+

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MEWP Pre-Work Checks Checklist

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