Safety checklist — Backhoe loader inspection

Check tires — pressure, wear, nuts (front and rear)

Inspect front loader bucket — teeth, cutting edge, pins

Inspect boom, stick and rear bucket — cracks, pins, welds

Check hydraulic hoses and cylinders — no leaks

Inspect stabilizer legs — cylinders, pads, locking

Check fluid levels: hydraulic, engine, transmission, coolant

Headlights, lights, beacon and backup alarm functional

ROPS / FOPS structure intactCritical

Fire extinguisher present and charge verified

Start — check gauges and warning lights

Test service and parking brakes

Test steering — smoothness, no play

Test all front loader and rear backhoe movements

Test stabilizer deployment and retraction

Check horn and backup alarm

Seat belt present and functional

Record hourmeter reading

Log any deficiency in the inspection register

Report any major deficiency to supervisorCritical

Apply lockout tag if unsafeCritical

Sign the inspection form