Gondola Operator Daily Checklist

Author: Novade Solutions

Published on: 7/6/2022

Gondola Operator Daily Checklist

General Information

Items to Check

*1. Operated by trained and authorized personnel only. He must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine and must remain sober at all times.

*2. Full-body safety harness with dual lanyard & shock absorber available for use when on board platform / deck.

*3. Safety provision of Lifeline ( if required ), harness, rope grabs, SWL / Max person signboard, toeboards, barricades, surrounding area effectively cordon off.

*4. LP certificate not expired i.e. not more than 6 months from test / inspection date.

*5.Tires not severely worn or torn & have adequate pressure.

*6.Guardrails & work platform properly secured & not damaged (e.g. cracked welds, loose / missing parts).

*7. Slide-out extension platform / deck can be secured by pins and all fasteners properly tightened.

*8. Hydraulic fluid within safe level (check only with platform / deck fully lowered).

*9. Battery fluid within safe level

*10. Operate from chassis / base (not platform / deck) to confirm warning devices (i.e. horn, lowering alarm) working.

*11. Operate from chassis / base to confirm no leakage from hydraulic cylinders & no missing / loose parts.

*12. All controls at chassis / base & platform / deck can function. (NOTE: return all controls to neutral after check)

*13. Check that nothing is obstructing the travelling path, provide ground guide and check that access is sufficiently levelled and stable for travel, i.e. no open side, drop, floor opening etc.

*Signature of Inspector/Operator


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Gondola Operator Daily Checklist

General Information

Items to Check

*1. Operated by trained and authorized personnel only. He must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine and must remain sober at all times.

*2. Full-body safety harness with dual lanyard & shock absorber available for use when on board platform / deck.

*3. Safety provision of Lifeline ( if required ), harness, rope grabs, SWL / Max person signboard, toeboards, barricades, surrounding area effectively cordon off.

*4. LP certificate not expired i.e. not more than 6 months from test / inspection date.

*5.Tires not severely worn or torn & have adequate pressure.

*6.Guardrails & work platform properly secured & not damaged (e.g. cracked welds, loose / missing parts).

*7. Slide-out extension platform / deck can be secured by pins and all fasteners properly tightened.

*8. Hydraulic fluid within safe level (check only with platform / deck fully lowered).

*9. Battery fluid within safe level

*10. Operate from chassis / base (not platform / deck) to confirm warning devices (i.e. horn, lowering alarm) working.

*11. Operate from chassis / base to confirm no leakage from hydraulic cylinders & no missing / loose parts.

*12. All controls at chassis / base & platform / deck can function. (NOTE: return all controls to neutral after check)

*13. Check that nothing is obstructing the travelling path, provide ground guide and check that access is sufficiently levelled and stable for travel, i.e. no open side, drop, floor opening etc.

*Signature of Inspector/Operator


sample signature