Pre Start Check - Heavy Vehicle

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Date: Time:

  Date

• Fleet number/rego

• Shift

  Select Day Afternoon Night

  • Day
  • Afternoon
  • Night

Critical Checks

• If any of the following critical components are found to be defective the equipment is to be Locked and Tagged out and reported immediately. it shall not be operated until the fault has been rectified.

• Check fire extinguisher with Tag / Date

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check Clear exits and working order

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check mirrors/windows/washers

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check operator warning systems & alarms

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check foot brake correct operation

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check steering correct operation

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check steering / brake oil reservoirs full

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check tyres / rims / studs all securer

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check seat and seatbelts working order

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check lockable isolation points

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check park brake correct adjustment

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check communications in good working order

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

Fluid Levels

• Check engine and hydraulic oil

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check fuel coolant oil leaks

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check engine coolant

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check brake fluid and clutch fluid

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check power steering fluid

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check windscreen washer / wiper

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check fuel

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

Conditional Checks

• Check exhaust system

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check cabin clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check service book / operators manuals available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check toolkit available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check beacon is covered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check wheel brace / jack

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check signs/ labels/SWL are displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check engine management system

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

Operational Checks

• Check beacon is working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check gauges

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check fuel/oil containment for leaks

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check fuel/oil hoses and reels working

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check air-compressor

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check hazard lights

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check reverse alarm is working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check warning lights

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check indicators are working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check rear view mirror

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check air conditioning working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check head lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check wipers working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check dash light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operational Equipment Check

• Check brake down triangle

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check hands free kit

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check spot lights

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check gloves

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check spare wheel

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check vehicle loading limit

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check water container

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check first aid kit available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check whip aerial

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check working lights

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check wheel chocks

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Check high mount rear light

  Safe

  Defective

  N/A

• Records hours reading

IMPORTANT: Check around plant before moving off

• Signed by operator

  Sign