This excavator pre-start checklist helps operators inspect critical safety components and systems before use. Verify fire suppression, alarms, emergency exits, seatbelts, steps and handrails, and isolation points. Check fluid levels for engine, swing drive, hydraulics, and coolant, and look for leaks. Review conditional items including exhaust, cabin condition, booms and pins, frame cracks, wiring protection, tracks and final drives, ground engaging tools, signage, and lifting attachments. Confirm operational functions: lights, beacons, horn, A/C, travel and swing, and record hour meter readings. If any critical defects are found, lock and tag out equipment and report immediately before operation.
With SafetyCulture you can
Digitize team workflows
Turn your workflows into digital templates or checklists so your team can conduct inspections efficiently and access them from any device.
Reduce manual errors
Help your team complete tasks more accurately with digital templates that minimize errors from manual processes.
Create and share inspection reports
Generate inspection reports and share them with your team and stakeholders to keep everyone informed.
About author
This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.