Newsgathering Operations Safety Checklist –Technical vehicles

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Vehicle / Registration
Date / Name of checker

Checklist for all technical vehicles

Question / Y /N / Comments
1 / Is the vehicle clean, inside and out? / YesNoN/a
2 / Is there any visible damage to bodywork? / YesNoN/a
3 / Has all damage to the vehicle been reported? / YesNoN/a
4 / Are Tyres (visual check) in good condition / correctly inflated? / YesNoN/a
5 / Are Windows clear and damage free? / YesNoN/a
6 / Are exterior lights fully functioning? / YesNoN/a
7 / Does the vehicle have in-date Service/Tax/MOT? / YesNoN/a
8 / Is parking area surrounding the vehicle clear and unobstructed? / YesNoN/a
9 / Are Alarm systems & interlocks working satisfactorily (if fitted)? / YesNoN/a
10 / Are Electrical wires and connections, plugs etc in good condition? / YesNoN/a
11 / Has electrical equipment been safety tested? / YesNoN/a
12 / Is the charging point in good condition? / YesNoN/a
13 / Is a first aid kit available and adequate? / YesNoN/a
14 / Are fire extinguishers present and in good order? / YesNoN/a
15 / If hazardous substances are present, have COSHH assessments been carried out? / YesNoN/a
16 / Is CO detector present and functioning? / YesNoN/a
17 / Are high visibility jackets present? / YesNoN/a
18 / Is interior space heating, lighting or ventilation working adequately? / YesNoN/a
19 / Are seating, floors and work surfaces in good repair? / YesNoN/a
20 / Is storage tidy and loose items secured? / YesNoN/a
21 / Is the folder of paperwork incl. Tech plans and NICEIC checks present & complete? / YesNoN/a
22 / Is the extendible mast and / or satellite Dish (where fitted) working satisfactorily? / YesNoN/a
23 / Are shelving earth bonds (where fitted) intact (visual check)? / YesNoN/a
24 / Is Generator (where fitted) working satisfactorily? / YesNoN/a
25 / Are Stabilisers (where fitted) working satisfactorily / YesNoN/a

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BBC SafetySafety-Technical_vehicle_checklist.doc

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