Quick pre-start checklist for portable generators used on construction and trade sites. Supports WHS compliance and helps identify leaks, faults, or electrical hazards before operation.
Keep your portable generator safe and reliable with this concise pre-start inspection checklist. This form guides operators through essential checks before starting work, helping to prevent faults, fuel leaks, and electrical hazards. Suitable for small to mid-sized portable generators commonly used on building, maintenance, and service sites.
Key features
- Suitable for all make/models of portable genset
- Prompts for Pass / Fail / N/A responses, and captures comments and photos for 'fail' responses
- Covers exterior condition, fuel and oil, air filter, electrical components, controls, and earthing (if required)
– Includes photo uploads to support record keeping
- Suitable for daily or weekly pre-starts and site compliance checks
- Helps meet WHS 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 portable generator 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.
