Why? Because an AMI helps verify that each piece of equipment, and all the machine’s components, are in good operating condition - which is crucial to the safe use of MEWPs.Īccording to the ANSI/CSA industry standards, the AMI is to be performed by a mechanic qualified on the specific make and model of boom lift.
Once a year (no later than 13 months from the previous one), ANSI and CSA guidelines require equipment owners and fleet managers to conduct annual machine inspections (AMI) on all mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including self-propelled and trailer-mounted (also referred to as towable or tow behind) boom lifts, in their fleets, regardless of brand, make or model.
