Machine and operator
Plant or vehicle, and asset or registration number
Operator name
Licence or competency held, and expiry High-risk work licence class where required
Date and shift
Hours or odometer at start
Walk-around, engine off
- No new damage, cracks, or deformation to structure, boom, mast or attachments
- No fluid leaks under the machine, and none on the machine
- Tyres or tracks: pressure, tread, cuts, damage, and wheel nuts secure
- Fluid levels: engine oil, coolant, hydraulic, brake, fuel or charge level
- Guards, covers and panels present, secure and undamaged
- Steps, handholds and walkways clean, undamaged and free of grease
- Windows, mirrors and cameras clean, adjusted and undamaged
- Lights, beacons and reflectors clean and undamaged
- Attachments and quick hitches correctly secured and pins locked
- Load-restraint equipment present and in good condition
- Fire extinguisher present, charged and in date
- First aid kit present and stocked
- Operator manual present in the cab
- No loose items in the cab that could interfere with controls
Function checks, engine running
- Gauges and warning lights behave correctly at start-up, with no faults remaining lit
- No unusual noise, vibration, smoke or smell
- Service brake and park brake both effective, tested at low speed in a clear area
- Steering responds correctly with no excessive play
- Hydraulics operate smoothly with no drift when held
- Horn works
- Reversing alarm and any travel alarm work
- Beacon, work lights, head, tail, brake and indicator lights work
- Seat belt latches, retracts and is undamaged
- Seat adjustment and operator presence system work correctly
- Emergency stop works, and the operator knows where it is
- Cameras, proximity sensors and other safety devices function
- Two-way radio or communications device works, and the correct channel is set
Machine-specific checks
Add the items that matter for this class of plant. Keep the list short enough that operators complete it honestly.
| Item | Pass | Fail | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Operator fitness and conditions
- Operator is fit for duty, not fatigued, and not affected by alcohol, drugs or medication
- Operator holds the current licence or competency for this machine
- Operator is familiar with this specific machine and its controls
- Ground conditions, slopes, edges and underfoot hazards assessed for today's work
- Overhead and underground services identified, with clearances agreed
- Exclusion zones and pedestrian separation in place
- Weather and visibility suitable, with stop conditions understood
- Communications with spotters or ground crew agreed and tested
Defects and stop conditions
Any fault affecting brakes, steering, guards, safety devices, structure or load-bearing components means the machine does not operate. Tag it out and report it. Nobody should have to argue this in the moment.
| Defect found | Safe to operate (Y/N) | Action taken | Reported to | Time | Tagged out (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Declaration
I have completed this prestart check. Any defect found is recorded above and has been reported. I have not operated the machine with a defect that makes it unsafe.
Operator signature and time. Supervisor review signature and time.