Pre-start, handover and return checklist
Equipment: Serial or rego:
Before handover
| Check | Done |
|---|---|
| Hire agreement filled in and signed by both parties | |
| Hirer's photo ID sighted; operator's licence, endorsements or certificates sighted where needed | |
| Operator has used this type of machine before, or has been shown how | |
| Safe operating procedure or operator's manual handed over | |
| Bond and payment arrangements confirmed | |
| Transport arranged with a vehicle and trailer rated for the weight |
Machine condition
| Check | Handover | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Hour meter reading | ||
| Fuel level | ||
| Engine oil, coolant and hydraulic oil levels | ||
| No fluid leaks under the machine or on hoses and fittings | ||
| Tracks or tyres: tension, wear, cuts, wheel nuts | ||
| Bucket, teeth and cutting edge | ||
| Attachment coupler locks fully engaged, pins and clips in place | ||
| Body panels, glass and cab: existing damage noted and photographed | ||
| Machine clean, radiator and air intake clear |
Safety equipment and controls
| Check | Handover | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover and falling-object protection (ROPS/FOPS) undamaged | ||
| Seatbelt and seat bar working | ||
| Lights, beacon and reversing alarm working | ||
| Horn working | ||
| Controls tested: drive, steering, lift, tilt, auxiliary hydraulics | ||
| Park brake and control lockouts working | ||
| Fire extinguisher present and in date (if fitted) | ||
| Safety decals readable |
Notes
| At handover | At return |
|---|---|
Owner:
Date and time:
Hirer:
Date and time: