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Light Vehicle (LV) Pre-Start Check

by Alex Bender, from the Community

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This Light Vehicle (LV) pre-start checklist helps operators confirm driver fitness and verify critical vehicle safety items before commencing work. It covers fuel levels, steering, lights, tyres, brakes, seat belts, instrumentation, UHF radio and IVMS, amber beacon and horn, mirrors, wipers and washer fluid, coolant, fire extinguisher, dune flag, recovery gear, first aid kit, tyre tools, windscreen condition, oil, battery, exhaust, and bodywork. Use it daily to standardize inspections, document findings with signatures and locations, and improve site safety and compliance for light vehicles used on and off road.

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Light Vehicle Pre Start Checklist
Streamline daily vehicle checks with this light vehicle pre start template. Capture date, vehicle ID and odometer, confirm fitness to drive, and verify key systems including steering, brakes, seat belts, lights, indicators, horn, radio and monitoring. Check tyres, mirrors, windscreen, wipers, coolant, oil, battery, exhaust, and fuel. Confirm safety gear such as fire extinguisher, first aid kit, recovery kit and wheel chocks. Add comments, location, inspector name and signature.
by Alex Bender, from the Community
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Evolution Mining LV Pre-Start Checklist
Perform a thorough light vehicle pre-start before operating on site. This checklist helps inspectors identify defects and verify critical safety items, including engine oil, coolant, leaks, battery terminals, tyres and pressures, windows and mirrors, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, seat belts, parking brake, lights, horn, reverse alarm, steering play, and UHF/VHF operation. Use it to document findings, note damage, add recommendations, and confirm sign-off so vehicles remain safe, compliant, and ready for work.
by Craig Cox, from the Community
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Light Vehicle Pre-start Inspection Checklist
This light vehicle pre-start inspection template helps drivers and supervisors verify vehicle roadworthiness before use. It covers visual damage checks, windscreen and mirrors, wipers and washers, tyre wear and pressures (including the spare), full lighting system and beacons, reverse alarms, UHF radio, licence plates, and under-vehicle leaks. Under the hood, confirm coolant, oil, power steering, brake/clutch, washer, and transmission fluid levels and that the battery is secure. Function tests include foot and hand brakes, horn, heater/AC, and safety items like first aid kit, fire extinguisher, wheel chocks, warning signs, jack, and wheel brace. Capture photos and comments when items are at risk and complete a sign-off to record date, location, odometer, and inspector details.
by Diarmuid O'Donovan, from the Community
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Ivindo LV Pre Start Checklist
This light vehicle pre start checklist helps verify coolant, oil, and other fluid levels, lights and indicators, seatbelts, 4WD operation, first aid kit and emergency contacts, fire extinguisher, brakes, battery and belts, tyres and pressures including spares, wipers and mirrors, cargo restraint, radio check, and general housekeeping. Built for mining exploration and HSE teams to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready before field departures.
by Nolan Wise, from the Community
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