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Daily Plant and Equipment Checklist

by Mark Jackson, from the Community

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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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