4 Brothers Limited
Operational Management System · Tauranga, Bay of Plenty NZ
4B.FLT.002
Version 1.0
Fleet Form

Pre-Start Inspection Checklist — Tractor / Machinery

Complete before operating any machinery each day. Basis: WorkSafe NZ ACOP — ROPS on Tractors; HSWA 2015 s36(3)(b) safe plant obligation; NZTA vehicle standards.

1 — Machine and Operator Details
2 — Safety Critical Items (FAIL = Machine must not be operated)
Item Pass / Fail Notes
ROPS (Roll-Over Protection Structure) — fitted, undamaged, securely bolted. Standard: AS1636.1-1996. Source: WorkSafe ACOP
Seatbelt — present, functional, not frayed. Required on all tractors purchased after 31 Aug 2001. Source: WorkSafe ACOP
PTO shaft guard — fitted, undamaged, secure. Source: WorkSafe — Safe Use of Tractors
Brakes — both operational, even braking. Must stop within 7m from 30 km/h. Source: NZTA vehicle standards
Steering — responsive, no excessive play
Amber beacon — fitted and functional (required on vehicles registered after June 2013). Visible 100m front/rear. Source: NZTA
Tyres — adequate tread, no visible damage, correctly inflated
3 — Operational Items
ItemPass / Fail / N/ANotes
Engine oil level
Coolant level
Hydraulic fluid level
Fuel level
Lights (front, rear, hazards) — if road use
Horn / warning device functional
Fire extinguisher present (if fitted)
No visible fluid leaks (oil, hydraulic, fuel, coolant)
Implement / attachment secure and properly connected
General cleanliness (KVH biosecurity — clean before site entry)
4 — Defects Found (complete if any FAIL recorded above)
ANY safety-critical FAIL = machine must NOT be operated. Tag it out of service. Notify supervisor immediately. Complete a Defect Report (4B.FLT.004).
5 — Operator Declaration
Machine status:
Operator Declaration
I confirm I hold the required licence, I am fit for work, and I have completed this inspection.
Name
Sign here
Time
Supervisor Review
Name
Sign here
Date