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Equipment and Machinery Prestart Check and Test

by Gaurav Joshi, from the Community

20+

Use this prestart checklist to complete safety and readiness checks before operating plant and machinery. Inspect fluid levels, tyres, hoses, belts, brakes, steering, lights, gauges, alarms, and structural components. Perform function tests, record defects, add photos, and sign off with operator details, date, and time.

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This construction plant audit template helps teams verify vehicle and equipment readiness through structured prestart checks and compliance reviews. Capture audit title, date, auditor, and location, then record plant and registration numbers. Assess whether recent prestart checks were completed correctly, document any defects or compliance issues requiring follow up, and add detailed notes. Include reference photos to support findings and track corrective actions to maintain safety and operational standards across plant and heavy vehicles.
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Excavator Prestart Checklist
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Loader Prestart Checklist

Use this loader prestart checklist to verify your machine is safe and ready before each shift. Inspect exterior and interior items including oil and fluid levels, hydraulics, tires, lights, belts, driveline, pins and bushings, brakes, seat belts, wipers, windows, gauges, and HVAC. Log hours, note defects, add comments and photos, and sign off. Helps standardize daily checks and minimize unplanned downtime.

by Paulina Ryan, from the Community

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Prestart Roller Checklist

Use this prestart roller checklist to inspect a compaction roller before operation. Confirm critical components and safety systems including fire extinguisher, mirrors and windows, warning alarms, steering, tyres and rims, hydraulic hoses, steps and handrails, seating and seatbelts, emergency shutdown, park brake, and fluid levels. Check for leaks, coolant, exhaust condition, first aid kit availability, and ensure lights, beacons, and vibration mode function. Perform a walk-around before moving off to keep operators and worksites safe.

by Paulina Ryan, from the Community

20+

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Construction Plant Prestart and Compliance Audit

This construction plant audit template helps teams verify vehicle and equipment readiness through structured prestart checks and compliance reviews. Capture audit title, date, auditor, and location, then record plant and registration numbers. Assess whether recent prestart checks were completed correctly, document any defects or compliance issues requiring follow up, and add detailed notes. Include reference photos to support findings and track corrective actions to maintain safety and operational standards across plant and heavy vehicles.

by Josh Hedley, from the Community

10+

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Excavator Prestart Checklist

This excavator prestart checklist helps operators verify machine readiness and safety before use. It covers fluid levels, leaks, tracks and chains, track tension, hydraulic hoses and rams, cooling system condition, battery and gauges, mirrors and lights, alarms and horn, windows and wipers, seat and seat belt, air conditioning, fire extinguisher, and operation of controls and quick hitch. Use it to document issues, record hours and machine details, add notes or service reports, and keep equipment maintained and compliant for safe site operations.

by Darren Arthur, from the Community

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Equipment and Machinery Prestart Check and Test

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