360 excavator (over 6 t) pre-use check

The law and guidance behind it

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Regulations 4, 5 and 6 (suitability, maintenance, inspection)
• The manufacturer's instructions

The questions

The machine

1. Make, model and fleet number
2. Operator
3. Hour meter

Walk round

1. No fluid leaks; oil, coolant and hydraulic levels right
2. Tyres or tracks sound, wheel nuts tight
3. No damage to the body, cab, guards or steps
4. Glass, mirrors and cameras clean and unbroken

This machine

1. Quick hitch locked and checked, safety pin or lock in place
2. Hydraulic isolator (safety lever) works
3. Slew brake and lock work
4. Tracks tensioned and undamaged
5. Cameras and mirrors give all-round view
6. Slew zone kept clear; banksman where needed

Started up

1. Lights, beacon and horn work
2. Reversing alarm or warning device works
3. Brakes and parking brake work
4. Controls work and return to neutral
5. Result

Sign-off

1. Checked by the operator
2. Date and time
3. Signature

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