EWP Certification
EWP certification is the documented evidence that an elevated work platform has been inspected, tested and confirmed safe to operate. It is not a single stamp — it is the trail of records built through routine servicing, annual inspections, periodic testing and, at ten years, a major inspection. Together they demonstrate that a machine still meets the safe-use requirements it was designed to.
We coordinate the full certification picture for owners, hirers and asset managers: what needs to be inspected, when it falls due, and the reporting that keeps your plant compliant and insurable. Whether you run one boom lift or a mixed national fleet, everything is arranged through a single enquiry so nothing slips past its due date.
Built For
- Fleet owners who need documented proof of compliance
- Hire companies certifying machines before and between hires
- Government, council, utility and defence asset managers
- Construction, civil and infrastructure contractors
- Buyers and sellers who need certification records at handover
Equipment & Coverage
- Boom lifts (knuckle and telescopic)
- Scissor lifts
- Cherry pickers and truck-mounted EWPs
- Bucket trucks and spider lifts
- Insulated EWPs and trailer-mounted lifts
The Process
Confirm the machine & dates
Tell us the make, model, age and location, plus any existing inspection history. We identify what certification the unit needs and when each item is due.
Inspect & test
Depending on age and history this can span annual inspection, NDT, load and stability testing, and — at ten years — a major inspection to AS 2550.10.
Engineering review
Where the structure, a repair or a modification needs sign-off, an engineering assessment supports the certification with documented findings.
Certify & document
Findings are recorded in the logbook and reports, defects are rated and rectified, and you receive the documentation that evidences compliance.
Compliance & Standards
Elevated work platforms are designed to AS/NZS 1418.10 and inspected and maintained under AS 2550.10, which sets out the safe-use, inspection and testing regime that underpins certification. In Australia that regime is built on routine and annual inspections, periodic testing appropriate to the unit, and the 10-year major inspection. Certification is the documented outcome of that work — kept current, it keeps your plant compliant and insurable. We do not invent intervals; the correct frequency follows the standard and the manufacturer's requirements for the specific machine.
Why EWP Australia
- One point of contact for the whole certification picture, Australia-wide
- Annual inspections, NDT, load testing and major inspections coordinated together
- Engineering reports where structural or repair sign-off is needed
- Clear defect reporting so nothing safety-critical is missed
- Documentation that stands up to audit and supports insurance
Common Questions
What does EWP certification actually mean?
It means an elevated work platform has been inspected and tested, and there is documented evidence it meets the safe-use requirements of AS 2550.10 for equipment designed to AS/NZS 1418.10. Rather than one certificate, it is the ongoing record built from routine checks, annual inspections, periodic testing and the 10-year major inspection.
When does an EWP need to be certified?
Certification is ongoing through the life of the machine: routine checks at service, a documented annual inspection, periodic testing appropriate to the unit, and a major inspection once the machine reaches ten years. We help you map each due date so the records stay current instead of lapsing.
Is certification the same as the 10-year major inspection?
No. The 10-year major inspection is one part of keeping a machine certified — a deep strip-down assessment triggered by age. Certification also covers the annual inspections and periodic testing that happen in between, all of which contribute to the documented compliance history.
Do you certify equipment from any manufacturer?
Yes. Inspection, testing and certification work is carried out independently across all makes and models, whether you own the plant, hire it long term, or manage it for someone else.
What documentation do I receive?
You receive logbook entries and documented reports covering what was inspected or tested, the method used, and any defects with their severity. Where an engineering assessment is needed, that report forms part of the certification record too.
What happens if a defect is found during certification?
Every defect is documented and rated so you can see what is safety-critical. We can then arrange the structural, hydraulic, electrical or mechanical repairs required and re-check the unit so it returns to service in a certified condition.
You May Also Need
- Annual EWP Inspections
- Book a 10-Year Major Inspection
- 5-Year EWP Certification
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services for EWPs & Cranes
- Load & Stability Testing
- Insulated EWP Electrical Testing
- Engineering Reports
- MEWP Inspections & Certification
- Mobile Crane Inspections & Certification
- Major Inspection Due Date Calculator
- Downloads & Resources
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