Free MEWP / EWP Inspection Log — AS 2550.10:2025

AS 2550.10:2025 was published in April 2025 and superseded AS 2550.10—2006. It updates the safe-use guidance for MEWPs to reflect modern equipment (electric / hybrid / boom lifts) and aligns more closely with international standards. Pre-operational checks remain operator-led; routine inspections run at intervals not exceeding 90 days; annual periodic inspection by a competent person remains the baseline; enhanced periodic inspections start at 5 years of service, and the first major inspection falls due at not more than 10 years.

• Pre-operational check by operator before each shift
• Routine inspection at intervals not exceeding 90 days
• Periodic (annual) inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months
• Enhanced periodic inspections from 5 years of service (annually until 10 years)
• First major inspection at not more than 10 years of service, then every 5 years thereafter

AS 1418.10 covers MEWP design specification, the design-side counterpart to AS 2550.10. Together they form the AU framework. International equivalents include ISO 16368 and EN 280, useful where MEWPs are used internationally or imported.

• AS 1418.10: MEWP design
• ISO 16368: international design standard
• EN 280: European MEWP standard

In Australia, operating a boom-type EWP with a boom length of 11 metres or more requires a high-risk work licence (HRWL, class WP). Below 11 m, familiarisation training is typically sufficient. Scissor lifts and vertical lifts don't require a WP licence regardless of height; yellow-card training applies instead. Verify with your state/territory regulator; the pre-start check includes a 'HRWL / familiarisation current' line.

• Boom-type EWP, boom 11 m or more: HRWL class WP required
• Boom under 11 m: familiarisation training
• Scissor / vertical lifts: no WP licence at any height; yellow-card training applies
• Verify per state/territory regulator