Checklist · Daily Plant Prestarts
Excavator Daily Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start safety inspection checklist for hydraulic excavators (track and wheeled). To be completed by the operator before commencing each shift.
33 checklist items · Last reviewed
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ||
| Excavator ID / Plant Number | ||
| Operator Name | ||
| Hour Meter Reading (start of shift) | ||
| ENGINE & FLUIDS | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Fuel level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| No oil, fuel or coolant leaks (walk-around) | Pass | Fail |
| UNDERCARRIAGE & TRACKS | ||
| Track tension correct (not too tight or too loose) | Pass | Fail |
| Track pads — no missing or cracked pads | Pass | Fail |
| Sprockets and rollers — no excessive wear or damage | Pass | Fail |
| No debris packed in undercarriage | Pass | Fail |
| BOOM, ARM & BUCKET | ||
| Boom — no cracks or bends at welds or pins | Pass | Fail |
| Arm — no cracks or deformation | Pass | Fail |
| Bucket pins and bushes — within acceptable wear limits | Pass | Fail |
| Bucket teeth/cutting edge — serviceable, no broken teeth | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic cylinders — no leaks, fully retract/extend | Pass | Fail |
| Hydraulic hoses — no chafing, cracking or leaks | Pass | Fail |
| SAFETY SYSTEMS | ||
| Seatbelt serviceable | Pass | Fail |
| ROPS/FOPS guard intact and secure | Pass | Fail |
| Horn operational | Pass | Fail |
| Reversing alarm operational | Pass | Fail |
| All lights operational (travel and work lights) | Pass | Fail |
| Travel alarms and safety devices functional | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency stop functional | Pass | Fail |
| Slew lock (transport pin) removed before operation | Yes | No |
| CAB | ||
| Windscreen and mirrors clean and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Cab — no loose items, clean access and egress | Pass | Fail |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date | Pass | Fail |
| DEFECTS & COMMENTS | ||
| Defects noted (describe) | ||
| Operator Signature | ||
| Supervisor Signature | ||