Information
Part 1 INSPECTION DETAILS
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Conducted on
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Location
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Service / Contract No / Vehicle Rego Number
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Contractor / Number of employees in crew
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Inspection by
Part 2 - VEHICLE CONDITION
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Plant/ Vehicle photos
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Are external vehicle surfaces clean?
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Is the vehicle displaying any body damage?
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Are stop and turning lights operating?
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Are hazard warning lights operable?
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Is reversing alarm operable?
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Is the vehicle leaking any fluids?
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Is the vehicle’s noise level when operating satisfactory?
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Are Council identification & a contact number displayed?
Part 3 - VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
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Is the vehicle equipped for removal of spillages?
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Is the vehicle equipped for emergencies (first aid kit, fire extinguisher)?
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Is the vehicle equipped with operating and emergency instructions?
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Do the driver/crew demonstrate an understanding of safe reversing and overload avoidance procedures?
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Is the vehicle equipped with information for Users?
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Is the driver able to communicate with the Contractor’s office?
Part 4 - VEHICLE OPERATIONS
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Was the vehicle traveling on the correct side of the road?
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Was the vehicle observed driving on a nature strip or pedestrian path?
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Was the vehicle observed reversing in a safe manner?
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Was the vehicle operated in a smooth manner?
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If the driver left the vehicle, was it parked in an appropriate position?
Part 5 - CREW BEHAVIOUR
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Are crew members wearing appropriate PPE? (safety vests, gloves, footwear, ear protection)
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Was the crew suitably dressed if working in strong sunlight?
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Were the collections being made only along the left side of the street?
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Are crew members clear of operating lift and/or compacting mechanisms?
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Are crew members able to perform tasks at walking pace?
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Are manual lifts being performed safely?
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Are bins correctly replaced on nature strip?
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Is non-conforming material being labeled advising residents of required practice?
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Did the crew clean up any spilt material?
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Approximately how long were the operations observed?
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Approximately how many collections were observed?
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What were the weather conditions during the period?
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Other comments?
Part 7 - FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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Copy of inspection report forwarded to contractor
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Immediate action required?
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Any further comments / actions
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Inspectors signature