Resources & Insights
Technical articles, compliance updates, and industry insights from our engineering team.
Understanding the 10-Year Major Inspection for EWPs (and Why 5 Years Matters)
Major inspections strip an EWP back to its structure and re-verify it against the standard it was built to. Here is what the process involves and how to plan for it.
AS 1418.10 Explained: The Design Standard Behind Every EWP
AS 1418.10 is the design standard that shapes every elevating work platform sold in Australia. Here is what it covers and why owners should understand it.
The EWP Annual Inspection Checklist
The annual inspection is the yearly health check that keeps an EWP compliant between major inspections. Here is what a competent person examines.
When Does My EWP Need Recertification?
EWP certification runs on a schedule, not a single date. Here is how the daily, annual and major inspection intervals fit together.
NDT Methods for EWPs and Cranes: A Complete Guide
Most structural failures start as invisible cracks. This guide explains the main non-destructive testing methods used on EWPs and cranes and when each applies.
Ultrasonic vs Eddy Current Testing: Which and When
Ultrasonic and eddy current testing are often confused, yet they solve different problems. Here is how engineers decide which to use.
The EWP Fleet Compliance Guide
Fleet compliance is where good intentions collide with logistics. This guide sets out a practical system for keeping an entire EWP and crane fleet certified.
Common EWP Structural Failures and How They Start
EWP structural failures rarely come out of nowhere. This guide covers the common failure modes and the early signs that inspection is designed to catch.
Electrical Insulation Testing for Insulated EWPs
An insulated EWP is only as safe as its last dielectric test. Here is what insulation testing confirms and why it cannot be skipped.
Choosing an EWP Inspection Provider: What to Look For
The wrong inspection provider gives you a certificate but not real assurance. Here is how to tell competent, independent engineering from a rubber stamp.
Crane Inspection Requirements in Australia
From mobile cranes to vehicle loading cranes, Australian crane inspection sits within the AS 2550 and AS 1418 families. This guide explains the full regime.
Log Books and Service Records Explained
A machine's log book is its legal memory, and gaps in it are treated as gaps in compliance. Here is what belongs in it and why it matters.
Buying a Used EWP: A Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide
A used EWP can be a bargain or a money pit. This guide covers what to check, and why an independent pre-purchase inspection pays for itself.
Workplace Safety and EWP Compliance: The WHS Connection
Behind every inspection interval sits a WHS duty to keep people safe. This guide connects EWP compliance to the legal obligations that drive it.
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