Sep 11, 2025
8 min read
Boom trucks, MEWPs/aerial lifts, forklifts, compressors—specialized equipment keeps projects moving. But if your pre-trip inspections are still on paper, you’re carrying risk you don’t need: lost forms, illegible notes, missed signatures, and scramble-mode when an audit hits.
There’s a better way.
With Synergic Software, you can custom-build inspection sheets for every asset type and store them electronically in the equipment file—timestamped, signed, searchable, and audit-ready.
Why move specialized equipment inspections off paper?
1) Fail-proof compliance
Required fields, photo capture, and e-signatures (driver + supervisor).
Automated reminders for daily/weekly/monthly check frequencies.
Full audit trail (who inspected, when, where, what changed).
2) Faster fixes, less downtime
Failed items automatically trigger a defect report and optional work order to maintenance.
Link defects to parts, labor, and service history—no more guessing what happened last time.
3) One source of truth
Every inspection lands in the asset’s digital file—along with manuals, certifications, load charts, calibration records, and repairs.
Powerful search + instant PDF export during audits.
4) Built for the field
Mobile-friendly, offline capable, quick photo/video attach.
QR code on the machine pulls up the exact checklist in seconds.
Role-based access, multi-location support, and version control for templates.
Example: What a great pre-trip looks like (and Synergic supports it)
Boom trucks / MEWPs
Outriggers & pads, interlocks, guardrails, harness anchor points
Hydraulic lines/cylinders, leaks, boom wear, pins & bushings
Emergency stop, controls, decals/load charts, tilt sensors
Function test (raise/lower/slew), alarms, lights
Nearby hazards (power lines), ground conditions, operator manual on board
Forklifts
Data plate legible, forks & mast (cracks, bends, locks), chains & rollers
Tires, brakes, horn, backup alarm, lights
Steering & controls, seat belt, overhead guard
Battery/charger or fuel system (LPG leaks), fluids
Daily function test + attachments check
Compressors & generators
Hoses/couplings/guards, belts, filters, fluids
Mounting and grounding, gauges & controls
Exhaust routing/heat shields, emergency stop, spill kit
Noise controls and safe clearances
Each template can be tailored by asset class, with required items, conditional logic (e.g., “if leak = yes, require photo + tag asset out-of-service”), and supervisor sign-off.
What auditors love to see (and Synergic makes easy)
Consistent daily logs (no gaps), signed & timestamped
Photo evidence attached to failed items and repairs
Corrective actions linked to work orders, with close-out dates
Calibration & certification records tied to the asset (e.g., MEWP annual)
Retention policies and easy PDFs for any date range
Real-world wins
📉 Fewer out-of-service events because defects don’t get lost in paperwork.
⏱️ Faster audits—pull up any inspection, by asset, date, or location in seconds.
🔁 Better accountability—clear chain of custody from defect → repair → return to service.
😊 Less stress for drivers/operators and safety managers.
If your team is still juggling paper for boom trucks, forklifts, compressors, or other specialty gear, it’s time to make inspections faster, cleaner, and fully audit-ready.
Synergic Software gives you the custom templates, field-friendly workflow, and compliance backbone to keep every asset safe and every audit simple.