A mine worker standing in front of a 4WD holding a light vehicle pre-start logbook
A mine worker standing in front of a 4WD holding a light vehicle pre-start logbook

SAFETY BOOKS MADE SIMPLE

Heavy-Duty
Pre-start Logbooks:
Built for the Real World

Field-tested. Audit-proof. Logbooks that keep your vehicles, plant and people compliant and safe—designed for the rigors of mining, construction, and heavy industry.

COMPLIANCE FOR EVERY OPERATOR

Engineered for Everyone.

User-First Design

We solve complexity with universal icons and clear, visual instructions.

Heavy-Duty Specs

We choose smear-resistant matte finishes and crush-proof binding.

Digital-Ready Workflow

Just snap a photo, upload and share.
No more carbon copy dramas.

Equipment Pre-start Checklist Logbooks

Thumbnail of the light vehicle pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the light vehicle pre-start checklist book
Light Vehicle

COLLECTION

Thumbnail of the forklift pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the forklift pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the excavator pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the excavator pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the skid steer loader pre-start checklist book
Thumbnail of the skid steer loader pre-start checklist book
140 x 216mm (5.5" x 8.5")
100 forms per book
ASIN: B0H8JKC9QN
Forklift
175 x 254mm (7.0" x 10.0")
100 forms per book
ASIN: B0HDSG1NMD
Excavator
175 x 254mm (7.0" x 10.0")
100 forms per book
ASIN: B0HD124DHD
Skid Steer Loader
175 x 254mm (7.0" x 10.0")
100 forms per book
ASIN: B0HF3FNHBJ

Highly specialized machinery? Complex compliance requirements? Custom company-branded covers? Tailor your own version with our design team today.

A sample of the light vehicle checklist page with callouts
A sample of the light vehicle checklist page with callouts

Designed for the user

By combining Instructional Design, Accessibility, and UX principles, we design our books around how people actually read, work, and move in the field.

Visual Instructions
An abstract of the visual instruction page from the checklist books
An abstract of the visual instruction page from the checklist books
An abstract from the back of the checklist page showing an excavator diagram
An abstract from the back of the checklist page showing an excavator diagram
A sample title page for the light vehicle pre-start logbook
A sample title page for the light vehicle pre-start logbook

A simple instruction page aligned to the related inspection process.

More space to explain

The back of each checklist has a grid or diagram for sketches or notes.

Audit-friendly

Title pages link the book to a person, company or vehicle.

Product Roadmap

We are continuously expanding our publishing pipeline to support diverse heavy-industry assets. If your fleet requires an unlisted vehicle or custom checklist layout, we can engineer and deploy localized editions on demand.

Forklift & Material Handling Inspection Logbooks (Coming Q3)

Electric & IC Forklifts, Reach Stacker, Telescopic Handlers. Visual icon checks for hydraulic systems, mast chains, and overhead guards.

Heavy Rigid (HR) Fleet Inspection Logs (Coming Q3/Q4)

Multi-axle trucks, trailers, and heavy haulage. Optimized for Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and national highway transport compliance.

Earthmoving & Heavy Plant Pre-Start Checkbooks (Coming Q3)

Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Skid-Steers, and Dozers. Tailored for earthmoving contractors, civil construction, and mining operations.

High-accessibility, visual pocket pads designed for rapid field risk assessment across culturally and linguistically diverse workforces.

Icon-Anchored Hazard Identification Pads (Take 5) (Coming Q3/Q4)

Frequently asked questions

How are orders fulfilled and shipped globally?

We utilize a global print-on-demand (POD) manufacturing network with production facilities across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. Orders are printed locally near your operating site, minimizing cross-border customs delays and ensuring rapid domestic shipping directly to your depot or field workplace.

Are SafetyBooks pre-start checklists compliant with industry standards?

Yes. We work alongside subject matter experts and continuously improve our products to align with local and global Occupational Health and Safety frameworks, including ISO 45001 (OH&S Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management). They provide traceable, audit-ready physical documentation required by safety inspectors, insurers, and site auditors.

How do the visual icons and multi-language editions work?

To eliminate literacy, language, and cultural barriers on complex worksites, our logbooks replace dense text blocks with clean, standardized visual icons and intuitive inspection flowcharts. We offer localized editions translated and adapted for regional terminology across US English, French, Japanese, and other major operational languages.

Can we customize logbooks with our company logo or specific machines?

Absolutely. We can incorporate your corporate branding, logo, specific vehicle checklist items, and internal site protocols. Contact our team to discuss customized publishing runs for your organization.

Do you accept Purchase Orders (POs) and corporate credit cards?

Yes. We process all standard fleet orders instantly via corporate credit card or pre-paid Stripe Tax Invoice. If your accounts payable department requires an official quote or custom PO reference number attached to your Tax Invoice prior to payment, contact our team to generate a digital invoice. For enterprise orders exceeding 200+ units, direct vendor onboarding and terms are available.

Field-Tested Refinement

SafetyBooks is the direct result of 25 years standing in the dust on Australian and African mining, construction and industrial sites.

We work alongside operators to master the logistics and daily friction of global industries ranging from mining and construction to farming and aerospace.