certification

Major (10-Year) Inspections

Full 10-year major inspections that keep ageing plant certified and safe.

Service Overview

When a machine reaches its major inspection milestone, we strip, assess and recertify it to keep it legally in service. Our team handles structural assessment, non-destructive testing coordination and full documentation so you avoid unexpected downtime and stay ahead of compliance deadlines.

Scope of a 10-year major inspection

A major inspection is the deepest look a machine gets in its working life. Depending on the equipment class the first one falls due at either 5 or 10 years, and the scope is set by the relevant part of AS 2550 and the manufacturer's requirements rather than by us. Typically it means removing covers, pins and in some cases the boom sections so that welds, pivots, slew bearings and structural members can be examined directly, with non-destructive testing where cracking is a known risk, and a full check of hydraulic, electrical and safety systems.

The inspection is distinct from the repairs it may trigger. Once the assessment is complete you receive the findings and a separate quote for any rectification; the decision to return the machine to service is made only after that work has been completed and verified.

Documents to bring to a major inspection

Gather the machine's original compliance documentation and serial details, every previous periodic and major inspection report you hold, the service and repair history over the current period, and any records of modifications, incidents or structural repairs. For truck-mounted units, the vehicle's details help too. A complete file lets the inspector focus on the machine rather than reconstructing its past, and it becomes part of the certification record.

What you receive at the end

The deliverable is a major inspection report that records the scope, the components examined, the test methods used and their results, every defect with its severity and the rectification carried out, closing with the inspector's statement on the machine's fitness for continued service. Kept with the logbook, it is the document an auditor, insurer or future buyer will ask to see.

Plan your major inspection

Major inspections involve downtime and sometimes transport, so it helps to scope them early. Send us:

Make, model and year of manufacture (or date of first use)
Equipment class, so we can confirm whether the 5 or 10 year milestone applies
Whether a previous major inspection has been completed and when
Current location and whether the machine can travel to the workshop
Preferred timing and any deadline you are working to

Why Choose EWP Australia

Full 10-year major inspection that returns ageing plant to a certified, compliant condition.
Structural, hydraulic and mechanical assessment carried out by accredited inspectors.
Detailed documentation you can hand straight to auditors or asset managers.

Key Features

Structural and load-path assessment
Non-destructive testing coordination
Full recertification documentation
Extends safe working life of plant

How It Works

A straightforward process built around keeping your equipment compliant, safe and working.

Assessment & strip-down

The unit is stripped and each major component is examined for wear, fatigue and corrosion.

Testing & rectification

Components are tested, and worn or defective parts are repaired or replaced.

Certification

Once the unit meets standard, it is recertified and returned with full documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about major (10-year) inspections.

What is a 10-year major inspection?

It is a comprehensive strip-down inspection required for elevated work platforms once they reach ten years of age, and periodically after. It assesses structural and safety-critical components far more deeply than a routine service.

Is a major inspection a legal requirement?

Australian Standards require major inspections for ageing EWPs to keep them compliant and safe to operate. Running plant past its due date can void compliance and affect insurance.