Safety checklist — Boom truck inspection
Pre-operation inspection of articulating or telescopic boom truck. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Exterior walk-around
17 items- ✓
Check tires — pressure, wear, wheel nuts (all wheels)
- ✓
Inspect wire ropes — broken strands, crushing, corrosionCritical
- ✓
Inspect hook — throat wear, safety latch
- ✓
Check boom sections — cracks, deformations, pins
- ✓
Inspect outriggers — cylinders, pads, locking
- ✓
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings — no leaks
- ✓
Check fluid levels: hydraulic, engine, PTO
- ✓
Load chart readable and in place in cabCritical
- ✓
Headlights, lights, beacon and backup alarm functional
- ✓
Fire extinguisher present, documents on board (license, SAAQ)
- ✓
Start — engage PTO — check gauges
- ✓
Test outriggers — full deployment and locking
- ✓
Test winch — raise, lower, brake
- ✓
Test boom telescoping and swing
- ✓
Check rated capacity limiter (RCL)Critical
- ✓
Test upper hook limit switch
- ✓
Check horn and swing alarm
Report / Sign-off
5 items- ✓
Record hours and mileage
- ✓
Log any deficiency in the inspection register
- ✓
Report any major deficiency to supervisorCritical
- ✓
Apply lockout tag if unsafeCritical
- ✓
Sign the inspection form