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HSQE Weekly Plant and Machine Checks

by Danny White, from the Community

Use this HSQE weekly plant and machine checks template to standardize pre start, post start, and operational inspections across site equipment. Record fluid levels, body damage, tyres or tracks, instrument panel warnings, steering, hydraulics, brakes, leaks, vibration, and safety features including emergency cut off, beacon, horn, and seat belts. Schedule checks by day of week and capture site details to improve compliance and equipment reliability.

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This Plant Pre-Start Checklist Form supports safe equipment operation by guiding operators through general information capture, plant details, and operational hours, followed by structured daily and weekly checks. Record conditions, attach photos, and log defects before use to help identify hazards early. Use the checklist to schedule inspections across the week, standardize machine checks, assign follow-up actions, and document evidence for compliance with site safety procedures. Ideal for construction sites and heavy equipment operations.

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Daily Plant and Equipment Checklist

This daily plant and equipment checklist helps construction teams conduct pre-start inspections across a full week. Cover engine and power systems including oil, coolant, hydraulics, brake fluid, belts, and leaks. Verify exterior items such as doors, windows, lights and beacons, mirrors, hoses, exhaust, guards, tyres or tracks, pivot pins, and towing or lifting points. Check quick hitch locking, interior controls and safety features including brakes, accelerator or clutch, seat and seat belt, ventilation, steering, gauges, and warning devices. Confirm permit to dig, emergency stops, interlocks, emissions, and PPE. Record issues and corrective actions, then sign off.

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Weekly Plant Inspection Checklist

This weekly plant checklist helps construction teams inspect machinery for visible damage and wear, track hours, and verify safety-critical items including warning lights, gauges, seat belts, guards, and handrails. It also covers tracks or wheels, fluid levels, hydraulics and connections, and rust. Use it to standardize inspections across sites, document findings, and ensure equipment is safe to operate before moving off.

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