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99 355-BQD-01-IAAP © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | WSPS.CA Landscape Ontario – Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks TRUCKS AND TRAILERS – CIRCLE CHECK How o�en should a circle check of any vehicle be performed? What items should be considered during a circle check? It is the vehicle operator's responsibility to ensure their vehicle is well maintained and in safe opera�ng condi�on each and every �me it is used to transport workers and materials to a jobsite. Prevention Points A circle safety check is a physical walk around inspection of any vehicle to ensure the safety and condition of the vehicle before and after use. Circle checks are imperative for incident prevention: Review the General Health & Safety Best Practices section on page 7 before performing any task. Circle checks should be performed by the vehicle operator on a daily basis and/or per driver. An inspection checklist can help inspections be more efficient and ensure all elements are checked in a consistent manner specific to each piece of equipment/vehicle. A safety maintenance log must be kept for each vehicle and initialed by the inspecting operator. Truck and trailer circle checks do not replace the requirement to circle check other equipment such as tractors, mowers, or power tools. The following diagram is a sample of items to include in a circle check for class A&D drivers. Refer to MTO regulation for Vehicle Safety, Maintenance, and Daily Inspections for more information on what to include in a workplace circle check. ! ?