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 Check Engine Oil Level

Step-by-step guide to checking engine oil level on heavy equipment. Covers positioning, dipstick reading, oil condition and when to top up or change.

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 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 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 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.