Daily Plant Prestarts
Dump Truck Daily Pre-Start Inspection
Daily pre-start safety inspection for articulated and rigid dump trucks / ADTs used on construction and mining sites in accordance with Australian WHS regulations.
43 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| UNIT IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Plant/Asset ID | ___________________________ | |
| Make & Model | ___________________________ | |
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| Payload Rating (tonnes) | ___________________________ | |
| FLUIDS & ENGINE | ||
| Engine oil level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Coolant level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic oil level (hoist circuit) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Transmission/torque converter oil level | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Differential/axle oil levels | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate for shift | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| No visible fluid leaks | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Air filter indicator – no restriction warning | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BODY & HOIST SYSTEM | ||
| Dump body – no cracks, torn floor plates or loose sections | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Body hinge pins and retainers intact | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hoist cylinders – no visible leaks or damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Body prop/safety strut present and functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tailgate (if fitted) – latches and hinges functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| TYRES | ||
| All tyres – no cuts, chunking or sidewall damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Tyre pressures within specification (all positions) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Wheel nuts – all present, no looseness | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BRAKES & RETARDER | ||
| Service brake pressure builds correctly, no warning lights | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Service brake – firm application, no pulling | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Park brake – holds on grade | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Retarder / engine brake functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency brake functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| CAB & SAFETY SYSTEMS | ||
| ROPS/FOPS cab – no cracks or structural damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Seatbelt present and functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| All mirrors correctly adjusted and undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Reverse camera/proximity detection functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Reverse alarm functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Horn functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Beacon/flashing light functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lights (head, tail, brake, work) all functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| All dashboard warning lights clear at startup | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Fire suppression system indicator (if fitted) – normal | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DOCUMENTATION | ||
| Last service record reviewed | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| No outstanding defects from previous shift | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects / faults identified (describe or "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Is plant fit for operation? | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor / Responsible Person Signature | ___________________________ | |