Introduction to Asset Pre-starts

Introduction to Asset Pre-starts

What are Asset Prestarts?

Asset Prestarts (also known as Plant Checks, Machinery Prestarts, Vehicle Checklists, or Inspections) are checks completed by staff before or during the use of an asset. They ensure - Health & Safety requirements are met, Assets are operating efficiently, Downtime is reduced and finally Workshop and maintenance time is optimised.

When are Prestarts Required?

Prestarts can be configured based on:
  1. Recurring Intervals - Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly & Monthly
  2. Usage-Based - After every set number of operating hours (e.g. every 10, 50, or 100 hours)
This ensures assets are checked both regularly and based on actual usage.

How Prestarts Work

  1. The user completing the prestart is automatically recorded based on their login
  2. The date and time of submission are automatically captured
  3. A valid asset recorded in 3PM must be selected when completing a prestart
  4. If applicable, WOF/COF and Rego expiry dates are displayed (read-only)

Meter Readings (Optional)

Each Asset Class can define which meter readings are required, such as: Hubo, Odometer (Odo) and Hours (Hrs).
When an asset is selected:
  1. The system automatically identifies its Asset Class
  2. The relevant meter fields are displayed for completion

Prestart Questions

Each Asset Class has its own set of questions.
For example:
  1. Excavators - hydraulics, tracks, bucket condition
  2. Light Vehicles - tyre pressure, oil level, lights
These questions must all be answered when submitting a prestart for assets within that class.

See article: How to Create Prestart Questions

What Happens After Submission

  1. The prestart is saved against the asset within the system
  2. Any issues identified be will be logged as faults and can be used to trigger maintenance or follow-up actions
  3. This provides a complete history of checks and supports compliance and asset management.

Summary

Asset Prestarts are a key part of managing assets effectively by:
  1. Ensuring safety compliance
  2. Catching issues early
  3. Maintaining accurate usage and condition records
  4. Supporting better maintenance planning

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