Construction templates
Free PDF-ready checklists and forms for construction sites. Pre-start inspections, safety permits, toolbox talks and equipment handovers. Download and use straight away, or digitise in MapTrack.
20 templates
- Pre-Start
Equipment pre-start checklist
PDF-ready equipment and plant pre-start inspection form. Covers guards, controls, fluids, safety and documentation. Free to download.
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Forklift pre-start checklist
PDF-ready forklift daily inspection form. Covers mast, forks, hydraulics, lights, horn, tyres and compliance. Free to download.
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Construction site equipment checklist
PDF-ready daily pre-start inspection form for construction plant and mobile equipment. Covers engine, hydraulics, undercarriage, safety devices, cab and compliance. Free to download.
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Scaffold inspection checklist
PDF-ready scaffold inspection form. Covers foundation, standards, bracing, ties, decking, guardrails, access, load capacity and compliance. Free to download.
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Generator inspection checklist
PDF-ready generator inspection form. Covers engine, fluids, electrical output, RCDs, earthing, safety equipment and compliance. Free to download.
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Tool handover checklist
PDF-ready tool and equipment handover form. Record who has what - handed from, handed to, asset list, condition and signatures. Free to download.
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Pre-start / pre-site meeting checklist
PDF-ready pre-start and pre-site meeting checklist. Covers scope of work, hazards, permits, site rules, emergency procedures and attendee sign-on. Free to download.
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EWP / boom lift pre-start checklist
PDF-ready EWP and boom lift daily pre-start inspection form. Covers controls, emergency descent, harness points, outriggers and structural checks. Free to download.
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Excavator daily pre-start checklist
PDF-ready excavator daily pre-start inspection form. Covers hydraulics, pins and bushes, tracks, cab, safety devices and engine checks. Free to download.
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SWMS acknowledgement sign-on sheet
PDF-ready SWMS acknowledgement and sign-on sheet. Record workforce sign-off to a Safe Work Method Statement - name, company, signature and date. Free to download.
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Working at heights permit + checklist
PDF-ready working at heights permit and checklist. Covers anchor points, fall arrest systems, rescue plan, exclusion zones and compliance. Free to download.
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Confined space entry permit
PDF-ready confined space entry permit. Covers atmospheric testing, gas test results, standby person, rescue equipment, ventilation and isolation. Free to download.
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Hot work permit
PDF-ready hot work permit. Covers fire watch, atmospheric monitoring, extinguisher location, isolation and sign-off. Free to download.
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Skid steer daily pre-start checklist
PDF-ready skid steer / bobcat daily pre-start checklist. Covers cab, ROPS/FOPS, controls, hydraulics, bucket/attachment, tracks/wheels, engine, fluids and safety devices. Free to download.
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Loader daily pre-start checklist
PDF-ready wheel loader daily pre-start checklist. Covers cab, ROPS/FOPS, bucket, hydraulics, tyres, brakes, steering, engine, fluids, safety devices and reversing camera. Free to download.
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Roller / compactor pre-start checklist
PDF-ready roller and compactor daily pre-start checklist. Covers drums, vibration system, cab, ROPS, engine, hydraulics, brakes, steering and safety devices. Free to download.
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Grader pre-start checklist
PDF-ready motor grader daily pre-start checklist. Covers blade/moldboard, circle/turntable, cab, ROPS, engine, hydraulics, tyres, brakes, steering and safety devices. Free to download.
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Telehandler pre-start checklist
PDF-ready telehandler daily pre-start checklist. Covers boom, forks/attachment, cab, ROPS/FOPS, outriggers/stabilisers, engine, hydraulics, tyres, load chart and safety devices. Free to download.
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Scissor lift pre-start checklist
PDF-ready scissor lift daily pre-start checklist. Covers platform, guardrails, ground controls, platform controls, emergency descent, pothole protection, tyres/castors and battery. Free to download.
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Air compressor inspection checklist
PDF-ready air compressor inspection checklist. Covers tank, pressure gauge, safety valve, drain, belts, hoses, air filter, oil level, electrical, guards and wheels/frame. Free to download.
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Frequently asked questions
- Are these construction templates free?
- Yes. Every template is free to download. Enter your email on the template page, open the file in your browser and use Print then Save as PDF. No MapTrack account is required.
- Can I use these checklists on a construction site without software?
- Absolutely. Each template is designed as a standalone PDF form. Print copies for each operator or supervisor and fill them out by hand on site.
- How do I digitise a paper checklist in MapTrack?
- Create a custom form in MapTrack using the drag-and-drop form builder. Recreate the checklist sections, add photo fields if needed, and assign it to the relevant assets. Your team completes forms on their phone, and every submission is linked to the asset record automatically.
- What construction equipment needs a daily pre-start inspection?
- Under Australian WHS regulations, all plant used at a workplace must be inspected before use. This includes excavators, loaders, forklifts, EWPs, rollers, graders, telehandlers, scissor lifts and any mobile plant. Our pre-start templates cover each equipment type individually.
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