Platform guardrails and floor is in place, secure and undamaged.

Mounting hardware is free of damage and secure, and the gate opens and latches properly

Machine controls operate properly at platform and ground control stations, including lift, swing drive, telescopic and so on.

Brakes operate properly, including swing and drive.

Capacity indicator system operates properly.

Tower boom synchronization and sequence system operates properly.

Manual descent system and/or auxiliary power system operates properly.

All function and speed cut-outs operate properly.

Emergency stop switches at the ground and platform control stations arrest all platform movement.

Footswitch operates properly, including that it shuts off function when released.

Condition of control enclosures and protective boots/guards should also be checked

Detents properly lock controls in neutral/off position.

All controls return to neutral/off position when released.

Here’s a little bit more information on what fleet mechanics will need to inspect on JLG boom lifts in each of these nine areas during the AM. NA (= Not Applicable) can be marked if the item is not relevant to the specific machine.įor JLG boom lifts, there are nine areas of the machine that must be checked during the annual inspection:

Manuals for JLG boom lifts can be accessed here or in the technical publications section on OnlineExpress, JLG’s online parts system and resource center.īefore beginning an annual inspection, download the AMI form for JLG boom lifts, available here, and prepare one form for each boom lift in the fleet, including the machine’s serial number, machine model, hour meter reading, previous inspection date and the product owners’ name and address.ĭuring the inspection, check each item listed on the form, indicating with a Y (= Yes) if it passes, N (= No) if it fails or C (= Corrected) if a discrepancy has been found and fixed. This is because, when conducting an annual inspection, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and specific guidance on inspecting procedures and criteria.įor machine inspections and maintenance required by JLG, also refer to the appropriate Service & Maintenance manual for the specific model. Because compliance with the standards is critical to reducing the risk of safety hazards and preventing unplanned equipment downtime, JLG recommends that a Factory Trained Service Technician performs the AMI, which the company recognizes as a person who has successfully completed JLG Service Training for the specific JLG product model.Ĭompliance starts with reading and understanding the Operations & Safety Manual before beginning any inspection on a JLG® boom lift.

Why? Because an AMI helps verify that each piece of equipment, and all the machine’s components, are in good operating condition - which is crucial to the safe use of MEWPs.Īccording to the ANSI/CSA industry standards, the AMI is to be performed by a mechanic qualified on the specific make and model of boom lift. Once a year (no later than 13 months from the previous one), ANSI and CSA guidelines require equipment owners and fleet managers to conduct annual machine inspections (AMI) on all mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including self-propelled and trailer-mounted (also referred to as towable or tow behind) boom lifts, in their fleets, regardless of brand, make or model.

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