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Wood Chipper Pre-Start Checklist

By using a pre start checklist prior to starting projects is a smart workplace habit. By preventing workplace injuries, you can save a lot of money from paying hospital bills, insurance, fines, and workplace compensation. You can also prevent legal suits that could damage the credibility and profitability of the business.
MaintainX
07/16/2022

Wood Chipper Pre-Start Checklist

By using a pre start checklist prior to starting projects is a smart workplace habit. By preventing workplace injuries, you can save a lot of money from paying hospital bills, insurance, fines, and workplace compensation. You can also prevent legal suits that could damage the credibility and profitability of the business.

    Plant Type/Make:

    Please tick or cross each item as applicable and make a comment where relevant

    Vehicle Checks

    Truck Parked Safely/Handbrake On

    Registration plates and sticker

    Engine oil/level

    Engine coolant (if cool)

    Tyres/Rims

    Indicators/Hazard lights

    Tail lights

    Spare tyre/wheel

    Mud flaps

    Fire extinguisher tagged/current

    Safety cones and signs

    Machine body damage

    Flashing light

    Log book

    Operators manual

    Feed tray empty

    Chute is pointing in right direction

    Safety guards in place and bolts tight

    Grease all points

    Check drum bearings not loose

    Check belts are correctly tensioned

    Check diesel level

    Check Hydraulic Oil Level

    Check bolts on blades

    Ensure hood pin is in place/secure

    Check reverse bar is operational

    Check emergency shut off

    Check diesel level

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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