Note: This document is currently being reviewed

This best practice document has been published to help promote safety by providing recommendations and guidelines for the design, safe use and proper maintenance of the Horticultural-type Elevating Work Platforms (HEWPs) which are used in horticulture.

Table of Contents

Foreword

1: Introduction
2: Scope
3: Definitions
4: Responsibilities

4.1 Manufacturers, Importers and Sellers
4.2 Employers, Owners and Hirers
4.3 Operators
4.4 Property Owners
4.5 Contractors
4.6 Those Who Hire Out HEWPs

5: General Requirements

5.1 General
5.2 Hydraulic Equipment
5.3 Wheel Drives
5.4 Welding
5.5 Fuel and Exhaust Systems
5.6 Cages and Guard Rails
5.7 Machine Controls
5.8 Safety Features
5.9 Stability Test

6: Markings and Documentation

6.1 Information to be Displayed
6.2 Hire of HEWPs
6.3 Owner’s Record

7: Acceptance of Horticultural-Type Elevating Work Platforms

7.1 New Machines
7.2 Imported HEWPs
7.3 Modification of HEWPs

8: Operation of HEWPs

8.1 General: the Effects of Wind
8.2 Travel
8.3 Safety Harnesses
8.4 Safety Procedures

9: Maintenance of HEWPs

9.1 Log Books or File Records
9.2 Daily Checks
9.3 Monthly Inspection
9.4 Twelve-Monthly Inspection
9.5 Ten-Yearly Major Examination
9.6 Machines Involved in Accidents

Appendix 1: Quick Compliance Check List for Owners
Appendix 2: Stability Test Certificate