How-To Guides

How to Service a Hydraulic System

Step-by-step guide to servicing a hydraulic system. Covers fluid checks, filter replacement, hose inspection, bleeding and pressure testing.

How to Grease Heavy Equipment

Step-by-step guide to greasing heavy equipment. Covers grease point identification, correct grease types, application technique and service records.

How to Change Hydraulic Oil

Step-by-step guide to changing hydraulic oil. Covers warming, draining, filter replacement, refilling, bleeding and pressure testing.

How to Inspect a Generator

Step-by-step generator inspection guide. Covers fuel, oil, coolant, battery, alternator, load testing, defects and service scheduling.

How to Do an Excavator Pre-Start

Step-by-step excavator pre-start inspection guide. Covers engine bay, undercarriage, boom, bucket, cab checks and operational testing.

How to Do Preventive Maintenance on Heavy Equipment

Step-by-step guide to preventive maintenance on heavy equipment. Covers scheduling, checklists, intervals, cost tracking and programme setup.

How to Set Up a Preventive Maintenance Program

Step-by-step guide to building a preventive maintenance program. Covers asset criticality, PM strategy, intervals, task lists, KPIs and tracking.

How to Do a Pre-Trip Inspection

Step-by-step pre-trip vehicle inspection guide. Covers exterior walkaround, engine bay, cabin, brakes, air system and record-keeping.

How to Check Tyre Tread Depth

Step-by-step guide to checking tyre tread depth. Covers tread wear indicators, gauge use, the coin test, legal minimums and record-keeping.

How to Check Vehicle Fluids

Step-by-step vehicle fluid check guide. Covers engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering, washer fluid and transmission fluid.

How to Do a Trailer Inspection

Step-by-step trailer inspection guide. Covers coupling, lights, tyres, brakes, chassis, load restraint, registration and compliance.

How to Inspect a Fire Extinguisher

Step-by-step guide to monthly fire extinguisher inspections. Covers visual checks, pressure gauge, tamper seal, signage and record-keeping.

How to Do a Toolbox Talk

Step-by-step toolbox talk guide. Covers topic preparation, delivery, hazard discussion, attendance recording and legal requirements.

How to Inspect a Harness

Step-by-step harness inspection guide. Covers labels, webbing, stitching, D-rings, buckles, lanyards, tagging and regulatory requirements.

How to Do a Lockout Tagout

Step-by-step lockout/tagout guide. Covers energy isolation, lock and tag placement, zero energy verification, group LOTO and restoration.

How to Write a Risk Assessment

Step-by-step risk assessment guide. Covers hazard identification, risk matrix, hierarchy of controls, documentation and review schedules.

How to Do a Confined Space Entry

Step-by-step confined space entry guide. Covers permits, atmospheric testing, ventilation, rescue planning and closeout.

How to Inspect PPE

Step-by-step PPE inspection guide. Covers hard hats, eye protection, hearing, gloves, hi-vis clothing and replacement criteria.

How to Do a Forklift Pre-Start

Step-by-step forklift pre-start inspection guide. Covers fluids, tyres, forks, mast, seatbelt, horn, lights, brakes, steering and sign-off.

How to Inspect Scaffolding

Step-by-step scaffolding inspection guide. Covers foundations, standards, bracing, platforms, guardrails, access, ties and tagging procedures.

How to Inspect a Crane

Step-by-step guide to crane inspections. Covers wire ropes, hooks, safety devices, operational controls and record-keeping.

How to Inspect a Ladder

Step-by-step ladder inspection guide. Covers stiles, rungs, feet, locking mechanisms, load ratings and tagging procedures.

How to Inspect Lifting Equipment

Step-by-step guide to inspecting lifting equipment. Covers slings, shackles, hooks, beams and thorough examination requirements.

How to Do a Test and Tag

Step-by-step test and tag guide. Covers visual inspection, PAT testing, earth continuity, insulation resistance, tagging and records.

How to Do an EWP Pre-Start Inspection

Step-by-step EWP pre-start inspection for boom and scissor lifts. Covers ground checks, function tests, emergency lowering, log books and sign-off.

How to Do a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report

Step-by-step DVIR guide covering walk-around, exterior, engine, cab, brake test, and sign-off to meet DOT/FMCSA requirements.

How to Track Fleet Fuel Usage

Learn how to track fleet fuel usage with a step-by-step process covering odometer reads, fill-ups, consumption calculations and benchmarks.

How to Set Up a Fleet Maintenance Schedule

Learn how to set up a fleet maintenance schedule. Covers asset listing, OEM intervals, calendar setup and digital scheduling.

How to Do a Truck Pre-Start Inspection

Step-by-step truck pre-start inspection covering engine bay, walkaround, tyres, brakes, cab checks and sign-off procedures.

How to Manage Equipment Hire and Returns

Step-by-step guide to managing equipment hire and returns. Covers handover forms, condition reports, tracking and dispute prevention.

How to Reduce Tool Loss on Site

Practical ways to reduce tool loss on site. Covers tagging, sign-out accountability, storage, audits and replacing the honour system with scans.

How to Do a Site Induction

Step-by-step site induction guide covering preparation, credentials, site rules, hazards, PPE, attendance and record-keeping.

How to Create a SWMS

Step-by-step SWMS guide covering job steps, hazard identification, risk assessment, control measures, crew briefing and sign-on.

How to Do a Workplace Safety Audit

Step-by-step workplace safety audit guide. Covers scope, document review, site walk, interviews, findings and corrective actions.

How to Set Up a Permit to Work System

Step-by-step guide to designing a permit to work system. Covers permit types, roles, workflows, training and audit.

How to Build an Asset Register

Step-by-step guide to building an asset register. Covers data fields, site walks, labelling, QR codes, audits and ongoing management.