Plant & Equipment Inspections
Portable Generator Inspection Checklist
Pre-use and periodic inspection for portable and trailer-mounted generators used on construction sites, covering fuel, engine, electrical outlets, RCD protection, earthing and placement. Completed by a competent person before the generator is put into service.
36 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| GENERATOR DETAILS | ||
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Site / Location | ___________________________ | |
| Generator ID / Serial Number | ___________________________ | |
| Make, Model & Rated Output (kVA) | ___________________________ | |
| Inspected By | ___________________________ | |
| Hour Meter Reading | ___________________________ | |
| ENGINE & FUEL | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fuel level adequate; fuel cap and seal in good condition | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No fuel or oil leaks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Air filter clean | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Exhaust and muffler secure, guards in place | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Pull-start / electric start operates | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| ELECTRICAL | ||
| Outlets undamaged, covers close | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RCD protection fitted on outlets (built-in or via portable RCD) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RCD trips when test button pressed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Earthing arrangement as per manufacturer / electrician advice | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Circuit breakers / overload protection operate | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Voltage / frequency meter reads correctly under load (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Leads connected to generator in date and tagged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Test and tag of generator current | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| GUARDING & CONDITION | ||
| Frame, housing and handles undamaged | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Hot surfaces guarded | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lifting point / trailer coupling sound (if fitted) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Warning labels legible | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| PLACEMENT | ||
| Located outdoors with good ventilation, away from doors, windows and air intakes | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| On firm, level ground clear of combustibles | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Protected from rain and water pooling | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Leads routed to avoid trip and vehicle damage | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguisher available nearby | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| REFUELLING | ||
| Refuelling done only with engine stopped and cool | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Fuel stored in approved, labelled container away from generator | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| DEFECTS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found (describe or write "None") | ___________________________ | |
| Generator tagged out of service (if unsafe) | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Generator fit for use | Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
| Next Inspection Due | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |