Vehicle, Plant and Equipment Pre-Start Checklist

This pre-start checklist helps workers inspect vehicles, plant, and equipment before operation. It covers vehicles and trucks, trailers, excavators, directional drills, vac excavators, and mud mixers. Items include overall condition and cleanliness; visibility, gauges, and controls; fuel level; wipers and washers; seat belts; drive belts and hoses; lights and beacons; tyres and tracks; safety chains and shackles; brakes and handbrake; plugs and cables; guards; safety lockouts; lubrication points; mud hoses, filters, and tanks; engine bay checks for leaks; and fluid levels for engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, brake, clutch, and power steering. The checklist supports photos, comments, and sign-off to document issues and ensure equipment is safe to use.