![]() If operating under IFR, review possible departure procedures as applicable.Rule of Thumb: For VFR, ceilings at or above 500 feet of Traffic Pattern Altitude for IFR: at or above appropriate approach minimums.Determine if takeoff weather is adquate.Please email me any comments about successes or failures you have had with checklists in your company. These few minutes in the morning spent checking equipment, will prove to be the most productive of your entire day. Supervisors should have a vehicle inspection checklist that includes all the items on the technician checklist plus additional items that are critical to your company's success. Technicians should report any problems or exceptions they find to their supervisor. Ensure spill control supplies on truck.Īdd items to the checklist that are appropriate for your company.Ensure proper PPE (personal protective equipment) on truck.Ensure enough supplies for the day's stops.Ensure label/msds for the products on truck.Ensure enough chemicals for the day's stops.Ensure enough extra gas for the day's stops.Test any electrical components for proper operation (e.g., electric pump, electric rewind hose reel) Rewind the hose on the reel to test the reel for proper operation. Again observe the system for proper operation. Use the gun to spray material back into tank. Check all fittings and clamps for leaks.Listen to pump and motor for abnormal noises.Check your pressure gauge for proper operating range.Ensure there is water in the tank, so the pump is not damaged by being run dry.Check to ensure engine has gas and oil.Pull 20-30 feet of hose off your reel and inspect for wear. Check o-ring for swelling which may prevent an airtight seal. Manual Equipment (hand sprayers & backpacks)Ĭheck your filter.Here are some ideas to get you started on your Checklist: If you don't want to spray product as part of your test, spray back into the tank (for power sprayers) or into another sprayer (for manual sprayers). Do not apply pesticides incorrectly when testing your sprayer. Running frozen equipment will cause damage, leading to leaks, downtime and increased repair expenses.įollow label directions. If exposed to freezing temperatures, let equipment warm up so any ice will thaw. I recommend you create a custom Pre-flight Checklist based on your Company's truck and equipment. Conversely, in the field, repairs are more difficult, time-consuming and expensive, and the impact of a chemical spill can be disastrous. At the office, you are better prepared to make a repair, clean up a chemical spill, find a replacement part, substitute a piece of equipment, make a management decision on how best to proceed, etc. If you are going to have an equipment problem, I believe you are better off having the problem at your office (or at home if the vehicle is taken home), rather than in the field. Pest control equipment should do the same thing.īefore getting into the truck and heading to the first stop, a few minutes spent checking equipment can save time and money, as well as preventing downtime that impacts productivity and profitability, and hinders your ability to provide timely service to Clients. ![]() The checklist helps the pilot find problems on the ground, where they can be more easily and safely resolved. Every pilot has a checklist and goes through a pre-flight routine BEFORE taking his or her plane into the air. ![]()
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