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7)
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance including Testing, Inspection and Cleaning should be carried out on the
Work Platform to reduce the risk of potential hazards arising. The Work Platform should be
cleaned and visually inspected by a “Competent Person” under adequate lighting conditions,
before each shift, to ensure all components are functioning correctly and are free from any
noticeable wear or damage. If components are considered worn or damaged, or if safety charts
or labels are damaged or illegible, the Work Platform should be taken out of service and East
West Engineering or an “Authorised Person” contacted for advice. Periodic testing may be
required if any damage is noted, as this could be an indication of abuse or overloading.
Regular cleaning makes identification of damage easier. Keep maintenance records to ensure
safety checks are carried out.
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Period
Description
Daily
Weekly
Monthly 3 Months Annually
Other
or 8 Hrs
or 40 Hrs
or 160 Hrs or 500 Hrs or 2000 Hrs
Toggle Pins
GS
Top Frame Spigot
GS if Req
Gate – Hinges/Catch
CI
T
Gate – Spring/Brk
CI
Work Platform
CI
Table 7.1 (refer Fig. 6.1)
Maintenance to be carried out
Maintenance Codes
Lubricant to be used
GS
= Grease smear
D
= Drain
G
= Grease, Shell Alvania R2 or equivalent
GN
= Grease at nipple
R
= Replace
H
= Hydraulic Oil Shell Tellus
CI
= Clean and inspect
T
= Tighten
Ot
= Oil, Shell 20W/40W or equivalent
C
= Check & fill oil to level
N
= Note below
Oa
= Oil, Shell Turbo T32 or equivalent
Table 7.2
