Operator inspection checklist
This report must be completed for all heavy equipment each day, only for equipment being used today.
What does this form include?
This form contains 16 sections:
The CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (30 CFR), 56.14100(a); 56.14100(b); 56.14100(c) &1926.600 detail laws
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Will this equipment be in use today?
- Will this equipment be in use today?
Does the vehicle have any noticeable damage?
- Does the vehicle have any noticeable damage?
Fluids
- Transmission fluid:
- Brake fluid:
- Power steering fluid:
- Engine oil:
- Hydraulic fluid:
- Fuel:
- Check for leaks:
- Check radiator:
- Window washer fluid:
Hydraulics
- Check fluid levels.
- Inspect breather caps, breather filters and fill screens:
- Check filter indicators and/or pressure differential gauges
- Visually inspect all system hoses, pipes, pipe connections for leaks and frays:
- Check system temperature via built-in thermometers or hand-held infrared detectors. Normal temperature range for most systems is 110-140ºF.
- Visually inspect the inside of the reservoir for signs of aeration:
- Listen to the pump for the signs of cavitation. Cavitation occurs when air is released from the hydraulic oil during momentary depressurization at the pump suction and then imploded onto metal surfaces upon discharge. These implosions are extremely destructive to pump surfaces. A cavitating pump will emit a high-pitched whine or scream:
- Functional test of all hydraulics on your piece of equipment (exercise hydraulics in all available positions)
- Test function of dump bed in articulated trucks, does the bed full raise to height and lower?
Please take a photo of the interior of the cab:
Bucket & Cab
- Cutting Edges:
- Pins and Bushings:
General
- CV Axles:
- Engine air filter:
- Cooling system:
- Cabin air filter:
- Windshield wipers and windshield:
- Operation of horn, interior lights, exterior lamps, hazard and brake lights:
- Operation of backup alarm? (Place equipment in reverse to confirm operation)
- Oil leaks:
- Exhaust system:
- Drive belt:
- Air conditioning and heating:
- Battery and terminals:
Brakes
- Does the equipment readily come to a complete stop when the brakes are applied?
Tracks
- Have the tracks been cleaned since this equipment was last used?
Please take a photo of the clean tracks on both sides of the piece of equipment.
Wheels
- Condition of tires:
- Checked Tires:
- Checked Lug Nuts:
- Is there debris in tires:
Operator Signature:
Foreman Signature:
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