Daily Plant Prestarts
Vehicle Loading Crane (Hiab) Pre-Start Checklist
Daily pre-start inspection for truck-mounted vehicle loading cranes (knuckle boom and stiff boom), covering stabilisers, boom, hook, rated capacity limiter and controls. Completed by the operator before the first lift each day.
40 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| CRANE & OPERATOR DETAILS | ||
| Date | ___________________________ | |
| Truck Registration | ___________________________ | |
| Crane Make, Model & Rated Capacity (metre-tonnes) | ___________________________ | |
| Operator Name | ___________________________ | |
| High Risk Work Licence Class & Number (CV required for 10 metre-tonnes and above) | ___________________________ | |
| Crane Hour Meter / Cycle Counter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| HYDRAULICS & POWER TAKE-OFF | ||
| Hydraulic oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PTO engages and disengages correctly | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hydraulic hoses and fittings: no leaks, chafing or bulges | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom cylinders and holding valves: no leaks or drift | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| STABILISERS | ||
| Stabiliser beams extend and retract fully, no cracks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stabiliser legs and footplates: no damage or bending | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stabiliser beam locks / pins engage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Outrigger pads / packing on truck and in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stabiliser warning lights / flags operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Level indicator / bubble gauge legible | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BOOM & SLEW | ||
| Boom sections: no cracks, dents, bends or weld damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Extension wear pads and sections run freely | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom pins, keepers and bolts secure | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Slew system: smooth, no abnormal noise or play | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom rest / stowage cradle intact | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| HOOK, WINCH & ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Hook: no cracks or deformation; safety latch functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Winch rope (if fitted): no kinks, broken wires, crushing or corrosion | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Rope correctly spooled on drum | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Attachments (grab, fork, jib) secure and rated for use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| SAFETY DEVICES & CONTROLS | ||
| Rated capacity limiter / overload protection tested and operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency stops (all control stations) functional | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Control levers return to neutral and are labelled | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Remote control unit (if fitted): charged, all functions and e-stop working | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Anti-two-block / over-hoist device functional (if winch fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Boom-up / stowed warning alarm in cab operational | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Load chart displayed and legible at the control station | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| DOCUMENTATION & SITE | ||
| Annual / periodic crane inspection current | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Overhead powerlines identified and approach distances planned | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Ground suitable for stabiliser loads | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Defects reported to supervisor | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Crane fit for operation | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Operator Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Supervisor Signature | ___________________________ | |