Daily Walkround Check
Oct 13, 2010
The Department of Transport require a daily walkround check to be carried out by the driver before any PCV is used each day. This is a legal requirement and failure to comply can result in prosecution, points on your licence and possible disqualification.
A thorough Daily Walkround check of a PCV will involve checking the following…
- Excise and operator’s licence
- Entrance/exit doors, emergency exits
- All exterior lights
- Dangerous or protruding body damage
- Access flaps and lockers
- Emergency engine stop
- Wheel nuts and tyres
- Oil and fuel leaks/ filler cap security
- All interior lights
- Fire extinguisher
- Bell pushes and grab rails
- Seats and frames (including driver’s)
- Seat belts (where applicable)
- Floor and staircase covering
- Emergency door buzzers and hammers
- Windscreen, wipers and washers
- Horn and warning buzzers
- Offensive graffiti
- Foot brake/ air leaks pedal rubber
- Excessive exhaust emission
All defects should be reported to the engineering department and where necessary rectified before entering on the road.
Safety is paramount in the transport industry.
Posted by Chris |
Categories: Vehicle Maintenance | Tagged: Bus walkround check, Department for Transport bus check, PCV Daily Walkround Check, PCV initial Daily Check, PSV Daily first use check, PSV top side check |
