DC Contractors Tractor Front End Loader Pre-start Checklist

• Site conducted
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Operators Name

• Tractor

  Select

• Tractor hours

Tractor

• Check Fuel

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Coolant

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Oil

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Hydraulic Oil is clear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Radiator is clear

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Belts/hoses

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• VISUAL INSPECTION: Check for birds nests,

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• VISUAL INSPECTION: Check for damaged or loose parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• VISUAL INSPECTION: Check for leaks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check tyres for damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check tyre pressure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Wipers/Washer working

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Mirrors & windows clean and free of damage

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check switches work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check indicators work

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check side lights

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check brake lights

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check park lights

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check full beam/dip lights

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check work/flood light

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check beacon/warning light

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check seat & seatbelt is in good working condition

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check Cab/Glass/Door

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check that the steering moves freely without undue looseness

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check brakes work properly before reaching full throttle

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Loader

• Loader secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• VISUAL INSPECTION: Check for damaged or loose parts

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• VISUAL INSPECTION: Check for leaks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Pins/Safety Pins secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Bucket/Grab/Attachment secure

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Operator Competency and Safety

• Has the operator been trained for the use of this machine and its attachments?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fit-for-use first aid kit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fit-for-use fire extinguisher?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the event of an emergency, has procedures been communicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning flags onboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you the operator, fit for work? (Not fatigued, under the influence of drugs/alcohol, unwell, or under stress)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you the operator required to drive on a public road today?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you the operator confident in the rules of driving this machinery on public road and understand the hazards and how to minimise risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off

• Please sign to indicate that you have completed the prestart check and that you will tag the vehicle out and report it to management if not safe to operate. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE YOU TO OPERATE THIS MACHINERY IF DEFECTS ARE DETECTED.

• Operator Name

  Sign

• Comments