Safety checklist — Dump truck inspection
Safety circle check and dump truck inspection. Based on Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Exterior walk-around
18 items- ✓
Check tires — pressure, wear, wheel nuts, cuts (all wheels)
- ✓
Inspect dump body — cracks, tailgate hinges, safety latch
- ✓
Check hydraulic hoist cylinder — no leaks
- ✓
Inspect exhaust system — no leaks
- ✓
Check headlights, marker lights, turn signals, brake lights and reflectors
- ✓
Check fluid levels: engine oil, coolant, washer fluid
- ✓
Inspect suspension, axles and leaf springs
- ✓
Backup alarm functional
- ✓
Warning triangle, fire extinguisher and first aid kit present
- ✓
Documents on board: license, registration, insurance, PEVL
- ✓
Start engine — check warning lights and gauges
- ✓
Test service and parking brakesCritical
- ✓
Test steering
- ✓
Test dump body hoist mechanism — raise and lower
- ✓
Check tailgate latch operation
- ✓
Test horn and air horn
- ✓
Seat belt functional
- ✓
Check air pressure of pneumatic braking system
Report / Sign-off
4 items- ✓
Record odometer reading
- ✓
Complete the SAAQ safety circle check reportCritical
- ✓
Report any deficiency — minor (48 h) or major (immediate withdrawal)
- ✓
Sign the circle check report
22 verification items — use this checklist on-site with the app
Use on-site — freePDF reports, history and team management in the app
For information only — this is not legal advice. OK Sécurité is an independent company with no affiliation to the CNESST: we are not mandated, endorsed or certified by it. Completing a checklist here does not by itself establish your compliance — your exact obligations depend on your job site and your prevention program. Where there is any discrepancy, the official text published by Légis Québec or the CNESST prevails.
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Why daily inspection — Dump truck
Dump trucks combine heavy-vehicle risks with dumping and overhead-line hazards. A SAAQ circle check applies if GVWR requires it — follow the official SAAQ guide. Not a CSTC “every shift” pair.
Tip-over during dumping on uneven ground is a common risk. Operators must check ground stability, overhead lines, and body lock before raising. Hinges, cylinders, and safety pins must be inspected for wear and leaks.
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