Importance of Regular Equipment Checks

I’ve seen it too many times — operators skipping the pre-shift checks on their machines, and it always leads to trouble… Just yesterday, I caught a hydraulic leak on the skidder before starting my shift; it would have been a disaster in the woods. Remember, taking that extra 10 minutes could save you hours of downtime and, more importantly, keep everyone safe.

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But i totally get what you mean about those pre-shift checks. I’ve found that running a quick visual inspection on the hydraulic lines can save you from those nasty leaks, just like you mentioned with the skidder. It doesn’t take long, and it can really save your crew a lot of headaches later in the day.

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