Safe Operation of Earthmoving Equipment Onsite Checklist - Safety-Link

The risk assessment can be led by a contractor, plant operator, safety advisor or a health and safety representative. The app is accessible on smartphone and tablet, and once the checklist has been completed, it should be kept to monitor and review items at a later date.

The Safe Operation of Earthmoving Equipment Onsite Checklist starts by helping users select the right plant with a series of questions around safe work practices, including: is the type of earthmoving equipment selected suitable for the work that needs to be performed? Has the operator carried out a documented pre-operational inspection prior to starting work with heavy equipment? Is the plant manual written in English? Next, it helps plan, schedule, and coordinates the work: has the plant operator been determined to be a competent person to operate the plant? The app also addresses plant sitting and set up: is the plant fitted with safety devices in working order? Do all employees understand where exclusion zones are established? Finally, the app helps users operate the plant safely: is the operator and all construction workers wearing the required personal protective equipment? Can the plant operator safely access and exit the plant and work area?

The use of this app helps to ensure that hazards related to operating earthmoving equipment are reasonably minimized to promote occupational safety of plant workers and other workers.