OSH Act of 1970 General Duty Clause (MEWP Inspections)

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS) Safe Use

5.3 Frequent Inspection

5.3.3 The inspection shall be made by a person qualified to inspect the specific make and model of the MEWP. The inspection shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for a frequent inspection, to include manufacturer’s bulletins, and shall, as applicable, include but not be limited to the following:

  1. g) instructions, warnings and control markings are in place and legible;

HAZARD: Employee is exposed to operational (MEWPS) hazards.  

ABATEMENT: Qualified person MUST perform a frequent inspection that includes           checking items such as the instruction, warnings, and control markings being legible and in place.