Pre-start inspection checklist for compact and full-size skid steer loaders. Supports safety compliance and helps identify faults, leaks, or damage before operation.
Keep your skid steer loader safe, reliable, and compliant with this concise pre-start inspection form. This form guides operators through essential safety and operational checks before work begins, helping to prevent equipment damage and other safety incidents. Suitable for both compact stand-on units (e.g. Kangas) and larger ride-on machines (e.g. Bobcats).
Key features
- Suitable for all make/models of skid steer loader, including mini/compact and full-size machines
- Covers exterior condition, tyres/tracks, hydraulics, attachments, controls, warning devices and movement functions
- Prompts for Pass / Fail / N/A responses, and captures comments and photos for 'fail' responses
- Includes photo uploads to support record keeping
- Helps meet WHS, OSHA, and general site safety duties for safe plant inspection and maintenance
Using this form demonstrates due diligence, reduces downtime, and supports compliance with workplace safety requirements.
This form is intended for daily or weekly pre-start use and does not replace scheduled maintenance or detailed periodic inspections.
For enquiries, customisations, or tailored form solutions, contact Acacia Safety Consulting.
Disclaimer
This pre-start checklist has been developed for common types of skid steer loader and is intended to assist businesses in meeting their legal obligations to provide for the safe use of plant and equipment. However, before using this checklist, you must review and update it to ensure that it is suitable for the specific plant, equipment, tasks, and site conditions relevant to your workplace. Ensure the checklist reflects the inspection and maintenance requirements specified by the manufacturer of your equipment.
Acacia Safety Consulting makes no representation that this checklist will be suitable for any particular equipment without modification, and accepts no liability for incidents, injuries, or regulatory action arising from its use. This document must be reviewed, adapted, and authorised by a competent person within your business.
