Safety checklist — Aerial lift inspection
Pre-use inspection of boom lift or aerial work platform. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Exterior walk-around
16 items- ✓
Inspect tires — inflation, wear, cuts (or tracks if applicable)
- ✓
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings — no leaks
- ✓
Inspect boom sections — cracks, deformations, pins
- ✓
Check platform / basket condition — floor, guardrails, access gate
- ✓
Check fluid levels: hydraulic, engine, fuel, battery (if electric)
- ✓
Inspect outriggers / stabilizer pads — no deformation, correct locking
- ✓
Check capacity sticker and last annual inspection labelCritical
ℹ️ CSA B354: annual mechanical and structural inspection by qualified technician is mandatory
- ✓
Fire extinguisher present and charge verified
- ✓
Check overload / tilt detection devices if equipped
- ✓
Harness anchor points present and in good condition in platformCritical
ℹ️ CSTC: wearing a harness with lanyard attached to a platform anchor point is mandatory
- ✓
Test ground controls — all movements
- ✓
Test platform controls — raise, lower, swing, drive
- ✓
Check emergency descent operation (ground control)Critical
ℹ️ Emergency descent must be operable from the ground in case of emergency
- ✓
Test horn and travel alarm
- ✓
Check emergency stop button operation (ground and platform)
- ✓
Check platform auto-leveling system operation
Report / Sign-off
5 items- ✓
Record hourmeter reading
- ✓
Log any deficiency in the inspection register
- ✓
Report any major deficiency to supervisor immediatelyCritical
- ✓
Apply lockout tag if unsafeCritical
- ✓
Sign the inspection form