Make an assessment of the area ?

What action must be taken if you identify a hazard in your workplace ?

Develop a plan of how the task is to be completed ?

Take appropriate measures to safeguard personnel and machinery ?

Check for "Out of Service" and "Personal Danger Tags"

Check machine is isolated

Visually check underneath machine for any leaks

Check condition of tyres

Check handrails/steps for damage and cleanliness

Check wheel nuts are not missing and are not loose

Pivot pins are secure and retaining plates/bolts are present

Check hydraulic oil level

Check grease lines and nipples for damage

Check all lift cylinders for damage and leakage

Check the bucket and GET

Check fire extinguisher date and charge

Maintain three points of contact, facing the machine

Close door securely

Adjust seat/mirrors and fit seat belt

Correctly identify all controls and state their function

Ensure hazard warning lights are functioning correctly

Ensure park brake is applied

Ensure all implement controls are in neutral

Check transmission is in neutral

Turn ignition on and test the instrument panel

Use correct horn signal for start up

Start the engine

Allow engine to idle and check for warning signals

Check bucket, lift and dump operation

Test park brake

Use correct horn signals for moving off in forwards/reverse

Test steering (whilst moving)

Test foot brakes and hydrostatic clutch

Approach stockpile with bucket at correct angle

Raise and crowd bucket as necessary to prevent wheelspin

Apply sufficient power to penetrate material

Ensure loader is not articulated when loading the bucket

Spread the load evenly and back blade to even out high spots

Check over shoulders and use mirrors before reversing

Position the truck correctly for efficient and safe loading

Ensure ground is level and clear of debris

Shake of excess material before leaving the stockpile

Keep the bucket low when travelling

Approach truck in a straight line (not articulated)

Raise bucket enough to clear truck body

Ensure loader tyres do not contact truck

Evenly distribute the load into the truck body

Park machine in a safe location, on firm and level ground

Lower attachments to ground

Apply the park brake and hydraulic lock

Place transmission in neutral

Allow engine to idle before shutting down

Dismount the machine safely

Secure machine and isolate

Walk around the machine looking for any new defects

Is candidate competent to operate

Further training required ?

Any restrictions ?