Bus and PSV Driver Walk-Around and Pre-Operational Check Sheet
Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.
MaintainX
07/21/2022
Bus and PSV Driver Walk-Around and Pre-Operational Check Sheet
Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.
Vehicle Registration Number:
Mileage:
Check Items
In-Cab Checks
Good visibility for driver through cab windows and mirrors. All required mirrors fi tted and adjusted correctly.
Driving controls, seat and driver safety belt adjusted correctly.
Windscreen washer, wipers, demister and horn operating correctly.
Tachograph calibrated with correct hours. Speed limiter plaque displayed.
All instruments, gauges and other warning devices operating correctly (including ABS/EBS in-cab warning lights).
No air leaks or pressure drop.
PSV Checks
Fire extinguisher, fi rst aid kit, emergency hammer (if applicable) in place and serviceable.
Passenger safety belts, seats, handrails, walkways, lighting and luggage racks in good condition.
Emergency exit door and buzzer working correctly. Emergency signs in place.
External Vehicle Checks
Vehicle sitting square and not leaning to one side.
Tax, insurance and transport discs (if applicable) present and valid. Number plates clearly visible.
Wheels in good condition and secure. Tyres undamaged with correct infl ation and tread depth.
All lights, refl ectors and markings fi tted, clean and in good condition.
Exhaust secure with no excess noise or smoke.
Air & electrical suzies and connectors fi tted correctly (inc. ABS / EBS cable).
Vehicle access, steps, catwalk or drawbar coupling in good condition.
Vehicle body / wings / guards, side and rear / curtains and straps / doors / tail lift in good condition.
Fifth wheel located and locked correctly, landing legs and handle in correct position.
Trailer park brake operating correctly.
Air suspension correctly set.
Engine oil, water, windscreen washer reservoir and fuel levels checked and no leaks.
Prior to Leaving Depot
Steering and brakes operating correctly.
Loads secured and weight distributed correctly.
On-the-Road
Tachograph, speedometer and speed limiter operating correctly
ABS/EBS warning lights off .
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