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Digger Inspection Checklist

by James Beal, from the Community

Conduct a thorough pre use inspection of diggers and excavators. Check engine oil hydraulic oil coolant fuel and AdBlue levels. Inspect wheels and tyres steps to the cabin hydraulic pipes bucket and skid plate and the windscreen. Note any leaks or damage and confirm the machine is safe for use. Use this template to standardize checks improve safety and maintain equipment compliance.

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Daily Forklift Pre-Use Check
Conduct a thorough daily forklift pre-use check to verify critical safety items before operation. Inspect brakes, tires and wheels, horn, mirrors, seat belt, lights and beacon, and instrument gauges. Confirm fluid levels and condition, including engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil, coolant water level, and propane. Check hydraulic pipes for leaks, air filter cleanliness, and overall machine cleanliness, then perform a short test drive. Includes weekly checks for tire pressure, battery fluid level, and greasing moving parts. Use this template to improve safety, compliance, and equipment reliability across warehouses, logistics hubs, and industrial sites.
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Skid Steer Pre-Op Inspection Checklist
Conduct a thorough pre-operation check of skid steers with this easy-to-use checklist. Inspect engine oil, hydraulic and coolant levels, fuel, and tires. Test backup alarm, travel and lift controls, instrumentation, lights, and wiper. Record hour meter, location, and findings, and note any damage. Assess the work area for overhead obstructions and traffic hazards. Help operators verify training, improve safety compliance, and prevent costly breakdowns before starting work.
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Pre-site Inspection Checklist for Mobile Plant
This pre-site inspection checklist helps teams assess the condition and readiness of mobile plant before work begins. Inspect engine components, oil filter security, engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic oil levels, and check for leaks and fan belt wear. Review exterior and cabin condition, tighten wheel nuts, assess tyre and tyne condition, adjust lift chains, test steering, and ensure all lights operate. Note windscreen damage by position, record machine hours and location, capture signatures, and add comments for corrective actions.
by Ben Morgan, from the Community
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Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist
Use this pre-delivery inspection checklist to assess heavy equipment before handover. Review compulsory signs and reflectors, check for leaks across engine, hoses, final drives, fuel, fittings, coolant, and transmission; inspect panels and guards for damage; look for cracks in chassis, frames, body, dipper, boom, and quick hitch; evaluate running gear including tracks, chains, wheels, tyres, tension, and pressure; confirm general condition of drive belts, handles, and filters; verify engine oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricants, and coolant levels; and ensure the machine is cleaned and ready for delivery. Capture signatures and dates to document completion.
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Daily Forklift Pre-Use Check

Conduct a thorough daily forklift pre-use check to verify critical safety items before operation. Inspect brakes, tires and wheels, horn, mirrors, seat belt, lights and beacon, and instrument gauges. Confirm fluid levels and condition, including engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil, coolant water level, and propane. Check hydraulic pipes for leaks, air filter cleanliness, and overall machine cleanliness, then perform a short test drive. Includes weekly checks for tire pressure, battery fluid level, and greasing moving parts. Use this template to improve safety, compliance, and equipment reliability across warehouses, logistics hubs, and industrial sites.

by Jay Gorham, from the Community

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Skid Steer Pre-Op Inspection Checklist

Conduct a thorough pre-operation check of skid steers with this easy-to-use checklist. Inspect engine oil, hydraulic and coolant levels, fuel, and tires. Test backup alarm, travel and lift controls, instrumentation, lights, and wiper. Record hour meter, location, and findings, and note any damage. Assess the work area for overhead obstructions and traffic hazards. Help operators verify training, improve safety compliance, and prevent costly breakdowns before starting work.

by Keith Falardeau, from the Community

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Pre-site Inspection Checklist for Mobile Plant

This pre-site inspection checklist helps teams assess the condition and readiness of mobile plant before work begins. Inspect engine components, oil filter security, engine oil, coolant, and hydraulic oil levels, and check for leaks and fan belt wear. Review exterior and cabin condition, tighten wheel nuts, assess tyre and tyne condition, adjust lift chains, test steering, and ensure all lights operate. Note windscreen damage by position, record machine hours and location, capture signatures, and add comments for corrective actions.

by Ben Morgan, from the Community

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Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist

Use this pre-delivery inspection checklist to assess heavy equipment before handover. Review compulsory signs and reflectors, check for leaks across engine, hoses, final drives, fuel, fittings, coolant, and transmission; inspect panels and guards for damage; look for cracks in chassis, frames, body, dipper, boom, and quick hitch; evaluate running gear including tracks, chains, wheels, tyres, tension, and pressure; confirm general condition of drive belts, handles, and filters; verify engine oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricants, and coolant levels; and ensure the machine is cleaned and ready for delivery. Capture signatures and dates to document completion.

by Total Controlled Demolition Services, from the Community

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Digger Inspection Checklist

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