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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

10 Daily Vehicle/Plant Checks

All machine operators are responsible for checking each machine to ensure that they are kept
in good working order.

Daily checks must be made and recorded to ensure the correct working of the following:-

• All oils • Horns • Stress
points for
• Water • Brakes cracks in
metal work
• Air filters • Loading
equipment • Mirrors
• Bodywork
• Wheel fixings • Attachments
• Lights
• Grease points • Any signs of
• Tyres vandalism

If you are unsure what you should be looking for, your site manager will assist you in your checks.

All machines are fitted with an hour clock to identify the hours worked. All operators must be aware
of when the next service is due for the machine they are operating and must notify the Site foreman
in good time so that the service can be arranged. It is recommended that the Site foreman is notified
50 hours before the next service is due.

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