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.