Construction sites are some of the most dangerous work environments with the high amount of manual labor and strong reliance on equipment combining to put construction workers at risk. Falls, getting struck by equipment, electrocution, and getting caught between objects account for the most injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Inspecting and maintaining your construction site's equipment can help prevent these accidents from happening.

While construction sites come in all shapes and sizes, most construction sites use much of the same types of heavy equipment. Here are five checklists from The Checker that every construction site can use to ensure safety:

1. Backhoe Loader and Tractor

2. Dump Truck / Hauler with Trailer

3. Skid Steer

4. Concrete Mixer

5. Observation Reporter

The Backhoe Loader / Tractor Inspection Checklist can be used for all Backhoe Loader and Tractor equipment which are primarily utilized with buckets on front and back or other similar attachments. Inspection items include Bucket, Teeth, Cutting Edge, Hydraulics, Wheels, Lights, Beacon, Engine, Pre-Cleaner, Start-up, Gauges, Brakes, Outriggers, Stabilizers, Glass, Swing Arm, Blade, Guards, Cylinders, ROPS, FOPS, Controls, Gauges, Indicators, Connections, Fittings, and all other detailed, specific items to inspect.

The Dump Truck / Hauler and Trailer Inspection Checklist includes: Vehicle, Dump Box, Trailer, PTO, Tailgate, Functions, Air, Body, Doors, Glass, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulic, Compressor, Pressure, Wheels, Coupling, Controls, Seat, Communication, Horn, Fire Extinguisher, Alarms, Gauges, Suspension, Booster, Vacuum, Attachments, Load Security, Tarp, Plow Blade, Sander, Auger, Spreader and Mixer with any type of load and all other Dump Truck specific inspection requirements. It comes in a helpful hand-sized format as well.

The Skid Steer Loader Inspection Checklist includes: Bucket, Teeth, Cutting Edge, Hydraulics, Wheels, Lights, Beacon, Engine, Pre-Cleaner, Start-up, Gauges, Brakes, Outriggers, Stabilizers, Glass, Swing Arm, Blade, Guards, Cylinders, ROPS, FOPS, Controls, Gauges, Indicators, Connections, Fittings, and all other detailed, specific items to inspect, primarily utilized with Buckets on front and back or other Attachments.

The Concrete / Ready Mix Trailer Inspection Checklist is perfect for all Concrete Trucks and Mixers and includes the Vehicle, Drum Blades, Ladder, Transfer Equipment, Hoses, Hose Reel, Standpipe, Tanks, Valves, Pumps, Spray Bars, Chute, Conveyor, Charge/Discharge, Hopper, Trailer, and all other vehicle-specific inspection items and requirements.

The Checker’s Observation Reporter gives construction site inspectors an easy way to record and share observations and document hazards and safety commendations. The Checker has features that allow you to take photos, add notes, and create reports. It works on any internet-enabled mobile device, allowing you to share and document safety hazards, facilities, equipment, and facilities easily. You can try it free for 90 days.

These five checklists can make any construction site safer. They are available in both book and software format.