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New HazardCo Plant/Machinery Pre-start Tool
May 01, 2025
The HazardCo App has a new Plant/Machinery Pre-Start tool! It’s a quick and easy way to do pre-start checks on various plant and machinery such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and excavators. Just whip out your app, follow the guided prompts, and you’ll know all your reports are saved for safekeeping.
This is a great new tool for those currently filling in the log book that stays with the machine, causing lots of painful admin work to gather and compile the information for your records.
Why conduct pre-start checks?
Pre-start checks are a simple way to check that your plant and machinery are up to scratch before use. Whether it’s hired or owned equipment, a quick check will help you to identify any potential issues that could impact the safety of your team or the performance of the machinery. By referring to the manufacturer’s instructions and best practices, workers can make sure the machinery they have is in a safe condition to be used, and if not, the HazardCo App gives you an easy way to communicate the issues happening on the ground to the right people. When done well, pre-start checks go a long way to preventing incidents and equipment failures.
When to use the Plant/Machinery Pre-Start tool
The Plant/Machinery Pre-Start tool should be used before the operation of any plant or machinery. You can find it in the main menu of the HazardCo App. Once a pre-start check is completed, the report is automatically saved to the Reports section in the Hub and the App for easy access in the future.
Benefits for workers: The Plant/Machinery Pre-Start tool provides an easy way to follow pre-start procedures. It helps you communicate any issues that need to go up the chain and make sure information isn’t lost or misunderstood.
Benefits for workers: This tool is a quicker and easier way to maintain evidence of your team’s safe work practices on-site. Anyone on-site can use the HazardCo App to complete a Plant/Machinery pre-start, you’ll be able to see it’s been done, and you won’t need to find and scan physical log books anymore!