Title Page

  • Heavy Equipment Operator Observation Report Employee Name

  • Unit number

  • Document No.

  • Location

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • DVIR completed prior to operating

Training

Equipment Condition

  • Backing Alarm

  • Lights

  • Gauges/Controls

  • Parking Brake

  • Horn

  • Overhead Unobstructed

Training

  • Operator Qualification Training ( Ask employee when the last time was they put through recertification )

  • Training Properly Documented (Contact Bernie Janitia if unsure)

  • Knows Load Capacity

  • Knows Maximum Overhead Reach

Operating Skills

  • Travel Speed-Forward

  • Travel Speed-Reverse

  • Use of Controls

  • Stopping/Use of Brakes

  • Load Carry Position

  • Use of Parking Brakes

  • Leaves Mast Vertical and Forks Down

Personal Safety

  • Hard Hat as Required

  • 6" High Work Boots

  • ANSI Class 2 Vest and Clothing

  • Safety Glasses

  • Mount/Dismount (3 pt contact)

  • Uses Seat Belts

  • Any Other Unsafe Acts?

Lock-out/Tag-out

  • Was Equip LO/TO with Pad Lock & Tags ( if not in use ask employee where they are located)

  • Was all Keys Removed ( If LO/TO is not in use at time of observation explain to employee why keys should be removed)

  • Employee understand LO/TO Principles

  • Employee know where to find LO/TO program for Reference

  • Employee Blocks or Chalks Wheels ( Explain to employee that they should be available in case of break down or for emergency use )

  • Operator Comments

  • Operator Signature

  • Observer Comments

  • Observer Signature

  • Add any Pictures Relevant to Observation

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