Safety
Site preparation checklist before the machine arrives
What to have ready on site before the machine arrives, access, ground, utilities, safety and contacts.
16 September 20261 min read

A machine waiting on site wastes time and money. Prepare the site with this checklist and work starts from the first minute.
Access
- Gates and road wide enough for the machine or trailer
- Level ground to unload the machine from the trailer
- No low cables or obstructions overhead
Ground and utilities
- Firm standing ground; mats ready if it is soft
- Buried pipes, cables and drains marked
Safety and contacts
- Work area cordoned and foot traffic controlled
- One named contact person on site
- Work instructions and drawings to hand
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