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Pre-start Checks

Pre-start checks: catch equipment and site hazards before work begins

1 November 2026 · Practical Safety Advisory

A pre-start check is useful when it catches a problem and leads to action. Check the equipment, the work area and whether the planned task is still safe to do.

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