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Vehicle Pre-Start Checklist

Use this procedure when inspecting the UTE. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to insure a vehicle or piece of equipment is safe to use. For many businesses, vehicle and equipment pre-start checklist inspections form the foundation of both their vehicle fleet and equipment maintenance schedule and their workplace safety policy.
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02/12/2024

Vehicle Pre-Start Checklist

Use this procedure when inspecting the UTE. The main aim of a pre-start checklist inspection is to insure a vehicle or piece of equipment is safe to use. For many businesses, vehicle and equipment pre-start checklist inspections form the foundation of both their vehicle fleet and equipment maintenance schedule and their workplace safety policy.

    Name of inspector

    Prestart date

    Vehicle Rego

    Odometer reading

    Battery. At appropriate level and all connections are good.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Belts & Hoses. Secure with no damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Brake & Clutch Fluid. At appropriate level and free of leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Engine Oil & Coolants. At appropriate level and free of leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Windscreen Washer Fluid. At appropriate level and free of leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Vehicle Body. Clear of any cracks, bends, dents, etc

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Licence Plate, Warning Decals & Flags. Clear and visible.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wheels. Tyres fully inflated and in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Spare Tyre. Present, fully inflated and in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire Extinguisher. Full and tagged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    First Aid Kit. Fully equipped

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cab Interior. Clean and tidy.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Seats and Seat Belts. Secure with no damage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Windows. Clear and free from damage.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Engine. Runs Smooth and sounds correct.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hand Brake. Strong and will hold on incline.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gauges. working correctly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Horn and reversing Beeper. Easily Audible.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Radio/Communications. Working and easily audible.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lights and Indicators. Bright and visible

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Air Conditioning. Effective on both hot and cold.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wipers and Sprays. Working correctly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Brakes. smooth and responsive.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Steering. Smooth and Responsive.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are any items been flagged or Failed

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Have you reported any flagged or failed items to management

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Sign off Declaration

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