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Vehicle & Plant Checklist
A pre-use inspection checklist for vehicles and mobile plant covering brakes, lights, tyres and fluids.
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A pre-use inspection checklist for site vehicles and plant equipment.
About this template
The Vehicle & Plant Checklist is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own workplace. Start from the template rather than a blank page, tailor the hazards, controls and responsibilities to your site, and keep a completed copy on file as evidence that the right checks were made.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN ISO 20471 — high-visibility clothing
- ISO 12100 — safety of machinery
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Warehouse and Logistics — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Forklift-Pedestrian Segregation and Warehouse Traffic Management
A pre-use check should happen immediately before the vehicle is put into service.
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Road & Highway Works:
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Agriculture & Livestock:
Frequently asked questions
What does the Vehicle & Plant Checklist cover?
A pre-use inspection checklist for site vehicles and plant equipment, prompting the operator to check the machine before it is put into service each day.
Who should complete a vehicle and plant checklist?
The operator who will be using the vehicle or plant that shift, since a pre-use check is only effective when done immediately before the equipment is actually used.
What happens if a fault is found during the pre-use check?
The item should be reported and taken out of service until the fault is resolved, rather than continuing to operate equipment with a known defect.
Can this checklist be adapted for different types of plant?
Yes, it is designed to be quick to complete and easy to adapt to your own equipment and site.