Why a Pre-Start System is so important in the construction industry

Pre-start systems are important for safety in construction and fleet management businesses. They ensure that equipment is properly prepared before it's operated, which helps to avoid accidents. Let's take a closer look at pre-start systems and what they do.

According to Safe Work Australia's 2020 report for work-related injury and fatality statistics, machinery operators and drivers had the highest fatalities by occupation (8.3 per 100k).

• Labourers had the highest number of serious claims made by occupation (27,090).
• The construction industry was responsible for 12% of all serious claims made.
• Construction had an incident rate of 15.2 serious claims per 1,000 employees.
• 36% of serious claims were a result of body stress; 23% were from slips, trips, and falls.
• 72% of all serious claims were a result of an injury.

Using these statistics is important to recognise risks and raise awareness of workplace hazards.

Pre-start checks help companies identify and repair minor problems before they cause more serious problems or accidents — for example, confirming that brakes, lights and steering operate correctly, and checking oil or water levels to ensure the machine runs as it should.

Pre-start checks should also confirm that the operator has the required licence or training to use the equipment.

Teletrack ensures that your equipment is safe to use by putting it through routine inspections before every job starts. This way you can avoid costly repairs or replacements for parts that might otherwise fail down the line, because the pre-start process is comprehensive enough to catch them early.

The benefits don't stop there. Teletrack also helps businesses stay compliant in states that require certain types of safety assessment when acquiring new supplies from outside vendors.

• Gain greater control over who has access to assets with one Teletrack login per operator.
• Operators complete a smartphone image-based questionnaire to confirm the asset is safe to use, and can report damage by taking photos.
• Enforced automatic smartphone-based inductions and asset operation competency check / questionnaire.
• No need to hand out access codes. Operators receive email and SMS with their login details.

Companies need a way to streamline their operations and lift productivity. One common solution is software designed specifically for pre-starts.

At Teletrack, we understand the importance of safety in the workplace. That's why we've developed a telematics solution that gives construction operators greater control over who has access to assets and how those assets are used. Our system is designed for ease of use — no need to hand out access cards or fiddle with passwords. All you need is a smartphone and our app.

Download the Teletrack PROSTART® brochure to learn more, or try a live pre-start today.