Plant Inspection & Pre-Use Check App for Construction

The Problem

Paper plant checks are inconsistent and hard to audit — and defects get missed until they cause downtime.

What Changes

Run mobile inspections with consistent checklists, capture defects with evidence, and keep inspection history audit-ready.

Pre-use checks and PUWER periodic inspectionsDefect capture with photo evidence on mobileInspection history stored against each assetLOLER thorough examination scheduling

How It Works

Make inspections repeatable: the same checklist quality, the same record keeping, every time.

1
Choose the checklist
Use a consistent checklist approach for each plant type so inspections don’t depend on memory.
2
Inspect and sign off
Complete the inspection on mobile and record sign-off with timestamps for a clean audit trail.
A completed plant inspection for a CAT 320 GC excavator — a daily pre-use check with a 96.6% pass rate, showing the full PUWER-style checklist (Walkaround, Engine, Hydraulics) with each item marked pass or advisory and a downloadable PDF.
3
Flag defects immediately
Capture defects early so issues are fixed before they create downtime or risk.
4
Track repairs to closure
Maintain a clear record of what was reported and how it was resolved.
5
Keep inspection history
Store inspection records centrally so audits and client checks are straightforward.
The plant inspection history — daily pre-use checks logged against each machine with completion status, pass rate, inspector and date, kept centrally for audits and client checks.

Features That Move The Needle

Built for high-stakes construction workflows: deadlines, compliance, and audit trails.

Standard checklists

Keep inspection quality consistent across operators and sites.

Digital sign-off

Prove inspections happened with timestamped records.

Defect reporting

Catch issues early and reduce downtime.

Evidence capture

Keep context in the record so investigations and audits are easier.

Inspection history

Quickly retrieve past inspections when clients or managers ask.

Reminders and due dates

Stay ahead of periodic inspections without manual diaries.

Audit trails

Maintain defensible records for compliance and governance.

Links to plant register

Keep inspections tied to the asset so status is visible for allocation.

Seen enough?

Start a 14-day free trial — you won’t be charged until it ends, or book 15 minutes with Rich (the founder) to walk through your exact workflow.

Why It Works

Operators complete pre-use and periodic checklists on mobile in minutes, with digital sign-off and photo evidence for every inspection. Defects are flagged immediately and tracked to closure, so issues are caught early rather than discovered when plant breaks down on site.

Site Samurai — Mobile plant inspection checklists

Consistent inspections across every operator

Unlimited

Users on every plan

14-day

Free trial — cancel anytime

Mobile

Inspect and sign off on any device

Who It’s For

Plant operators
Site supervisors
Plant managers
H&S managers
Operations teams managing availability

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions teams ask before they book a demo.

A plant inspection app digitises pre-use and periodic plant checks so inspections and defects are recorded consistently and stored centrally.

Yes. Operators can complete checklists and sign off digitally to create a timestamped record.

Yes. Capture defects and supporting evidence so issues are tracked to resolution.

Yes. Inspection records are kept against the asset so history is easy to retrieve for audits and client checks.

Fleet inspections typically focus on road vehicles. Plant inspections focus on site plant and equipment checklists, defects and availability for safe operation.

Yes. Inspections work alongside the plant register so allocation, status and history stay connected.