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Equipment Safety Checklist and Inspection Procedure ===================================================

Date: 2025-09-04

Inspector: \[INSPECTOR NAME]

Location/Area: \[LOCATION/AREA]

Department: \[DEPARTMENT]

Purpose


To ensure equipment is safe to operate, identify potential hazards, and prevent accidents. This checklist should be used before operating any equipment.

Instructions for Use


  1. Review the equipment's operator manual before using this checklist.
  2. Complete each item on the checklist thoroughly.
  3. Document all findings and corrective actions.

Frequency


This checklist should be completed: Before each shift

Safety Checklist


Pre-Operation Inspection

ItemPassFailComments
Inspect the manuals and decals. [1] Check: Manuals are present and legible. Decals are present, legible, and in the correct locations._________________
Perform Pre-operation Inspection [1] Check: Complete a visual inspection, checking for any apparent issues before function tests._________________
Perform Function Tests [1] Check: Verify all functions operate correctly and as intended. Check for any malfunctions before putting the machine into service._________________

Engine Maintenance

ItemPassFailComments
Coolant Level [2] Check: Coolant level is within the specified range._________________
Engine Oil Level [2] Check: Engine oil level is within the specified range._________________
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator [2] Check: Service indicator is not showing a need for service._________________
Engine Air Precleaner [2] Check: Precleaner is clean and free of debris._________________
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator [2] Check: Filter/separator is drained._________________

Safety Devices

ItemPassFailComments
Parking Brake Switch [2] Check: Engage parking brake, shift to neutral, start engine, engage forward gear, attempt to move. Machine must not move._________________
Transmission Control Lever [2] Check: Engage parking brake, engage forward gear, attempt to start engine. Engine must not start._________________
Angle Sensor [2] Check: Lift boom over 50°, check angle indicator in cab, attempt to move machine. Machine must not move because transmission is inhibited. Attempt to level the machine. It must not be possible because chassis leveling is inhibited._________________

General Requirements


ItemPassFailComments
Ensure all operators are trained and authorized to use the equipment. Check: Verify operator training records are up-to-date._________________
Ensure all safety devices are in place and functioning correctly. Check: Visually inspect all safety devices._________________
Report any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately. Check: Verify a system is in place for reporting issues._________________

Failed Item Procedures


  1. Any equipment that fails the inspection must be immediately tagged 'Out of Service' and removed from operation.
  2. The issue must be reported to the supervisor and maintenance personnel for repair.
  3. A follow-up inspection must be performed after the repair to ensure the equipment is safe to operate.

Documentation Requirements


Maintain a record of all inspections, including date, inspector's name, and any corrective actions taken.

Checklist Completion


Overall Status: ☐ Pass     ☐ Fail     ☐ Corrective Actions Required

Inspector Signature: Date:

Supervisor Review: Date:

Corrective Actions Completed By: Date:

References and Standards


  • Refer to the equipment's operator manual for specific inspection procedures and safety guidelines.

This checklist must be retained for \[RETENTION PERIOD].

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[1] Genie S-60 / S-65 / S-60HC / S-60 TRAX / S-65 TRAX / S-60X / S-60XC (PN 147753) - Service Manual

Page 46

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Source excerpt

# Checklist A Procedures (cont.) ## A-1 Inspect the Manuals and Decals (cont.) Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance Procedures December 2013 # CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES ## A-2 Perform Pre-operation Inspection Completing a Pre-operation Inspection is essential to safe machine operation. The Pre-operation Inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator performs the function tests. The Pre-operation Inspection also serves to determine if routine maintenance procedures are required. Complete information to perform this procedure is available in the appropriate operator's manual. Refer to the Operator's Manual on your machine. ## A-3 Perform Function Tests Completing the function tests is essential to safe machine operation. Function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service. Complete information to perform this procedure is available in the appropriate operator's manual. Refer to the Operator's Manual on your machine. 3-8 Genie S-60 S-65 S-60 TRAX S-65 TRAX S-60 HC S-60X S-60XC Part No. 147753

[2] Genie GTH-1256 AF (PN 57.4400.9219) - Service Manual

Page 33

Open source document

Source excerpt

# CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES (cont.) ## A-4 Lubricate the Boom (cont.) September 2017 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance Procedures CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES ## A-5 Perform Engine Maintenance Note: Engine specifications require that this procedure be performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever comes first. Coolant level - check Driven equipment - check Engine air cleaner service indicator - inspect Engine air precleaner - check/clean Engine oil level - check Fuel system primary filter/water separator - drain Walk-Around inspection Required maintenance procedures and additional engine information are available in the Perkins 1104D-E44TA Operation and Maintenance Manual (Perkins part number SEBU9066-00). Perkins 1104D-E44TA Operation and Maintenance Manual Genie part number 57.4700.0029 ## A-6 Safety Devices - 1 Parking Brake Switch - Engage the parking brake. - Shift to neutral. - Start the engine. - Engage forward gear. - Attempt to move with the machine. The machine must not move. - 2 Transmission Control Lever - Engage the parking brake. - Engage forward gear. - Attempt to start the engine. The engine must not start. ## 3 Angle sensor - Lift the boom over 50° and check the angle indicator in the cab. - Attempt to move with the machine. The machine must not move because transmission is inhibited. - Attempt to level the machine. It must not be possible because chassis levelling is inhibited. Part No. 57.4400.9219 TEREX. GTH-1256 AF 3-9

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