Start Prestart
What this page is
Start Prestart is used to complete required equipment checks before work begins.
Who uses it
- Operators
- Workers using plant or vehicles
- Supervisors reviewing prestart compliance
When to use it
- At the start of each shift
- Before using a different machine
- After major machine changes or identified defects
What this page is for
Use this page to confirm equipment is safe to use and record compliance checks before operation.
Main actions
- Select the relevant asset/equipment
- Complete checklist items
- Add notes or defects if found
- Submit the prestart record
Step-by-step (common workflow)
- Open Start Prestart.
- Select the machine or asset you will operate.
- Work through each checklist item carefully.
- Record any issue found and add notes/photos if required.
- Submit the prestart.
- If defects are found, follow your site defect process before use.
Connections
This page directly affects:
- Asset defect workflows
- Compliance records and audits
- Supervisor oversight
- Site safety reporting
Common mistakes
- Rushing through checks without physically verifying items
- Submitting with missing checklist items
- Operating equipment after logging a critical defect
Quick tips
- Do the checks in order every time.
- If in doubt, mark and report the issue.
- A complete prestart protects both safety and compliance.