APPENDIX 4.docx

This is an Equipment Inspection Checklist document for Tree Limbing Operations associated with South Carolina's District 2 Mechanical Limb Management contract opportunity. The checklist serves as a standardized inspection form used by authorized inspectors to verify equipment compliance and safety standards for contractors performing tree limbing services. The form includes designated fields for recording the inspector name, date, time, county, contract number, and contractor information.

The checklist evaluates critical equipment components and safety features through a pass/fail inspection methodology. Equipment items assessed include hydraulic control functionality, cutter shields and guards security, hydraulic system integrity, mower head spindle housing attachment, boom structural condition, seat belt operability, SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) signage presence, amber light functionality, 360-degree visibility capability, general tractor safety features including glass and door condition, operational manufacturer lights, and secured hydraulic cylinder pins. This comprehensive inspection protocol ensures that all mechanical equipment used in limb management operations meets required safety and operational standards before deployment in the field.