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.
79 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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Site induction checklist
Free site induction checklist for Australian workplaces (PDF-ready). Covers PPE, emergency procedures, site hazards, muster points, first aid and worker sign-on. Download free.
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Toolbox talk template
Free toolbox talk template for Australian workplaces (PDF-ready). Includes topic guide, discussion points, hazard controls, attendee sign-on and 20 topic ideas.
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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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Drill rig pre-start checklist
PDF-ready drill rig daily pre-start inspection form. Covers mast, drill head, hydraulics, tracks, cab, engine and safety. Free to download.
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Piling rig pre-start checklist
PDF-ready piling rig daily pre-start inspection form. Covers mast, leaders, hammer, hydraulics, tracks, cab and safety. Free to download.
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Concrete pump pre-start checklist
PDF-ready concrete pump truck daily pre-start form. Covers boom, pipework, outriggers, hopper, cab, tyres and safety. Free to download.
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Grout plant pre-start checklist
PDF-ready grout plant daily pre-start form. Covers mixer, pump, hydraulics, engine, electrical and safety. Free to download.
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Water cart pre-start checklist
PDF-ready water cart daily pre-start form. Covers water system, spray bars, pump, cab, tyres, engine and safety. Free to download.
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Crane pre-start checklist
PDF-ready crane daily pre-start form. Covers boom, wire ropes, hook, load systems, outriggers, cab, engine and safety. 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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Heavy equipment maintenance checklist
PDF-ready heavy equipment maintenance checklist. Covers engine, hydraulics, undercarriage, tracks, electrical, filters, fluids and structural components. Free to download.
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Crane inspection checklist
PDF-ready crane inspection checklist for mobile and overhead cranes. Covers structural, wire ropes, hooks, brakes, controls, safety devices and load testing. Free to download.
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Excavator 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready excavator 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Step-by-step service actions for engine oil, filters, grease points, hydraulics and track tension. Free to download.
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Excavator 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready excavator 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, fuel filter, undercarriage measurement and valve clearance. Free to download.
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Excavator 1000-hour service procedure
PDF-ready excavator 1000-hour (major) service procedure. Includes all 500-hour tasks plus hydraulic oil change, coolant flush, final drive oil, injectors and turbo inspection. Free to download.
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Wheel loader 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready wheel loader 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, hydraulic oil level, tyre pressure, grease points, coolant and axle oil. Free to download.
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Wheel loader 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready wheel loader 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, fuel filter, transmission oil, brakes and steering. Free to download.
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Skid steer 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready skid steer / bobcat 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, hydraulic oil level, drive chain tension, grease points and coolant. Free to download.
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Skid steer 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready skid steer / bobcat 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, fuel filter, drive motor oil, battery and ROPS bolts. Free to download.
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Forklift 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready forklift 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, hydraulic oil level, mast chain lubrication, tyres, brakes and LPG system check. Free to download.
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Forklift 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready forklift 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, transmission oil, mast rollers, spark plugs and brake adjustment. Free to download.
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Forklift 1000-hour service procedure
PDF-ready forklift 1000-hour (major) service procedure. Includes all 500-hour tasks plus hydraulic oil change, transmission oil change, brake overhaul and full fork inspection. Free to download.
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Generator 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready generator 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, coolant level, fuel/water separator, battery, load bank test and belt tension. Free to download.
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Generator 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready generator 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus fuel filter, air filter replace, coolant test, fan belt and transfer switch test. Free to download.
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Generator 1000-hour / annual service procedure
PDF-ready generator 1000-hour (annual/major) service procedure. Includes all 500-hour tasks plus coolant flush, injector service, valve clearance, turbo and full electrical test. Free to download.
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Air compressor 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready portable air compressor 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, receiver tank, safety valve, belt tension, hoses and gauges. Free to download.
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Air compressor 500-hour / annual service procedure
PDF-ready portable air compressor 500-hour (annual) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus separator element, safety valve pop test, receiver tank inspection and regulator adjustment. Free to download.
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Water cart 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready water cart 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, spray bars, water pump, tank inspection, hydraulics, grease points and brakes. Free to download.
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Water cart 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready water cart 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, transmission oil, water pump seals, tank baffles and full brake inspection. Free to download.
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Lighting tower 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready lighting tower 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, mast mechanism, light heads, auto-start test, trailer frame and earthing. Free to download.
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Lighting tower 500-hour / annual service procedure
PDF-ready lighting tower 500-hour (annual) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus mast winch service, lamp replacement, full electrical test and trailer brake check. Free to download.
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EWP / boom lift quarterly service procedure
PDF-ready EWP and boom lift quarterly (3-monthly) service procedure. Covers hydraulics, platform and ground controls, emergency descent, turntable, outriggers, tyres and safety devices. Free to download.
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EWP / boom lift annual service procedure
PDF-ready EWP and boom lift annual service procedure. Includes all quarterly tasks plus structural inspection, NDT (if due), load moment recalibration, overload test and compliance certification. Free to download.
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Conveyor belt 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready conveyor belt 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers belt tension, tracking, rollers, pulleys, scrapers, motor/gearbox, guards, emergency stops and bearing greasing. Free to download.
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Conveyor belt 1000-hour / annual service procedure
PDF-ready conveyor belt 1000-hour (annual) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus gearbox oil change, motor service, roller replacement, electrical switchgear and full guarding audit. Free to download.
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Scissor lift quarterly service procedure
PDF-ready scissor lift quarterly (3-monthly) service procedure. Covers battery, hydraulics, platform and ground controls, emergency descent, scissor pins, pothole protection and tilt alarm. Free to download.
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Scissor lift annual service procedure
PDF-ready scissor lift annual service procedure. Includes all quarterly tasks plus structural inspection, pin wear measurement, overload recalibration, full electrical test and compliance certification. Free to download.
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Telehandler 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready telehandler 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, hydraulics, boom slides, grease points, tyres, outriggers, load chart and safety devices. Free to download.
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Telehandler 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready telehandler 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, transmission oil, full brake inspection, axle oil and steering linkage. Free to download.
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Roller / compactor 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready roller and compactor 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, hydraulics, drum condition, vibration system, scraper bars, grease points and water spray. Free to download.
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Roller / compactor 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready roller and compactor 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, vibration bearing check, drum seals, propel motor and brake inspection. Free to download.
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Concrete pump 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready concrete pump 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, hydraulic filter, boom inspection, pipework, hopper, outriggers, piston wear, remote control and safety interlocks. Free to download.
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Dozer / bulldozer 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready dozer and bulldozer 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, blade cylinders, cutting edge, undercarriage, grease points and track tension. Free to download.
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Dozer / bulldozer 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready dozer and bulldozer 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, final drive oil, steering clutch/brake, undercarriage measurement and valve clearance. Free to download.
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Grader 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready motor grader 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, blade/moldboard, circle and turntable, articulation joint, tandem drive, tyres and grease points. Free to download.
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Grader 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready motor grader 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, transmission oil, steering system, tandem drive oil, brakes and circle gear. Free to download.
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Crane 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready mobile crane 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, wire ropes, hook, boom sections, slew bearing, outriggers, LMI/RCI and grease points. Free to download.
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Crane 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready mobile crane 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, wire rope measurement, sheave inspection, hoist/slew/travel brakes and LMI recalibration. Free to download.
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Drill rig 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready drill rig 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, drill head, mast/feed system, rod handling, dust collector, grease points and track/wheel inspection. Free to download.
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Drill rig 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready drill rig 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, drill head gearbox oil, compressor oil, mast cylinder, winch rope and water pump service. Free to download.
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Dump truck / ADT 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready dump truck and articulated dump truck 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, transmission, differentials, dump body hydraulics, driveline grease and tyres. Free to download.
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Dump truck / ADT 500-hour service procedure
PDF-ready dump truck and ADT 500-hour (intermediate) service procedure. Includes all 250-hour tasks plus hydraulic filter, transmission oil and filter, brakes, steering, dump cylinder and body pivot pins. Free to download.
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Concrete mixer truck 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready concrete mixer/agitator truck 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, drum drive hydraulics, drum rollers, ring gear, chutes, water system, PTO and grease points. Free to download.
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Scraper 250-hour service procedure
PDF-ready wheel tractor-scraper 250-hour (minor) service procedure. Covers engine oil, filters, bowl cutting edge, apron mechanism, grease points, tyres, brakes and elevator/auger. Free to download.
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EWP pre-start checklist
PDF-ready EWP pre-start checklist for boom lifts, scissor lifts and cherry pickers. Covers ground checks, platform controls and safety devices. Free to download.
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Generator maintenance checklist
PDF-ready generator maintenance checklist. Covers diesel and portable generators: fuel, oil, coolant, electrical and load testing. Free to download.
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Centrifugal pump quarterly service procedure
PDF-ready centrifugal pump quarterly service procedure. Covers bearing temperature, vibration, mechanical seal, coupling alignment, motor amps, lubrication and cavitation check. Free to download.
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Centrifugal pump annual service procedure
PDF-ready centrifugal pump annual service procedure. Includes all quarterly tasks plus impeller inspection, wear ring measurement, mechanical seal replacement, motor insulation test and performance test. Free to download.
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Welding machine quarterly service procedure
PDF-ready welding machine quarterly service procedure. Covers power cable, leads, wire feeder, gas system, torch, earth clamp, interior cleaning, cooling system and output test. Free to download.
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Construction JSA & SWMS template
Free construction JSA and SWMS template (PDF-ready). Covers high-risk construction activities, hazard identification, risk controls and worker sign-on. Download free.
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Mining JSA template
Free mining JSA template (PDF-ready). Covers underground and surface mining hazards, risk controls, PPE and worker sign-on. Download free.
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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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