Pre-mobilisation Risk Checklist
A before-departure readiness record with remote, roadside and live-plant triggers that keep answers when hidden, and permits and comms tests exposed.
Project and review scope
A before-departure readiness record for one mobilisation. Condition triggers add the questions for remote, roadside and live-plant work; hiding them keeps their answers. It is not a risk score, a permit or an approval to work.
Condition triggers and excluded questions
Set Remote site, Roadside work and Live plant nearby in the project fields. Questions for a condition appear when it is Yes; switching it back hides them but keeps every answer and evidence note, and the table below says why each one is excluded. Critical permit and communication-test rows stay in the outstanding list until verified.
- Check: Remote site: not answered — its questions stay hidden until you choose Yes.
- Check: Roadside work: not answered — its questions stay hidden until you choose Yes.
- Check: Live plant nearby: not answered — its questions stay hidden until you choose Yes.
Questions excluded by the current conditions (answers kept)
| Question | Why it is excluded |
|---|---|
| Traffic management plan or road-reserve permit in place | Roadside work is not selected |
| Fuel, water and recovery gear for remote travel | Remote site is not selected |
| Exclusion zones and spotter arranged for live plant | Live plant nearby is not selected |
| Satellite communication device tested before departure | Remote site is not selected |
| Plant operator communication protocol agreed | Live plant nearby is not selected |
| Check-in schedule and overdue procedure agreed | Remote site is not selected |
Review status: Not reviewed
Review progress 0 of 18 applicable rows verified (0%)
Outstanding critical findings
- Permits and approvals obtained — Not started
- Site access and permits verified — Not started
- Communication and check-in plan tested — Not started
- Outstanding departure blockers reviewed — Not started
Review rows
6 row(s) do not apply to the project settings above; they are hidden but kept in the record.
Site access and permits
0/3 verifiedSite induction / access arranged
Permits and approvals obtained
Critical
Site access and permits verified
Critical
Competency and induction
0/1 verifiedCrew competency / training current
Vehicle inspection
0/1 verifiedVehicle pre-start inspection completed
Plant and services hazards
0/4 verifiedKnown site hazards reviewed
Traffic / plant interaction planned
Services / exclusion zones identified
Condition-specific hazards and controls reviewed
Weather and terrain
0/2 verifiedTravel and remoteness considered
Weather and heat plan
PPE
0/1 verifiedPPE and safety gear packed
First aid
0/1 verifiedFirst-aid and nearest help located
Communication tests
0/2 verifiedCommunications and check-in plan
Communication and check-in plan tested
Critical
Emergency plan
0/1 verifiedEmergency contacts and procedure
Equipment checks
0/1 verifiedSurvey equipment checked and calibration current
Documentation and check-in
0/1 verifiedOutstanding departure blockers reviewed
Critical
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Before you rely on this: First-pass guide only. Verify safety-critical or regulated work against the relevant standards, your project requirements and a qualified professional.
How to use this calculator
- Record the destination, date, crew, activity, vehicle and equipment, site contact, procedure version and the return or check-in plan.
- Set Remote site, Roadside work and Live plant nearby to show the questions for those conditions.
- Work through access and permits, competency, vehicle, hazards, weather, PPE, first aid, communication tests, emergency plan, equipment and check-in before departure.
How it works
Condition triggers add questions; switching one off hides them but keeps every answer and evidence note, and the panel lists each excluded question with the reason it is excluded.
Unchecked permits, unverified site access, untested communications and an unreviewed departure-blocker list are critical rows that stay outstanding until verified.
There is no numeric risk score. Review progress = verified ÷ applicable rows; a Not applicable row needs a reason.
Worked example
Remote mode on, off and on again. With Remote site = Yes the satellite-communication test row appears and is verified with the test message reference. Setting Remote to No hides it — the panel states it is excluded because “Remote site is set to No (answers kept)” — and setting it back to Yes restores the row with its evidence intact.
Frequently asked questions
What has actually been checked?
Only what a person marked Verified, with the evidence they recorded. The tool records your before-departure checks; it does not issue permits or confirm conditions on site.
Can I use my own project requirements?
Yes. Record your procedure version, use the condition triggers, and add rows for site-specific requirements. Add your own rows (they get stable IDs), and mark rows that do not apply as Not applicable with a reason.
Does a complete checklist prove the work complies?
No. “Ready for reviewer” is your declaration that every applicable row is verified. Permits, inductions and approval to work come from the site and your employer.
How is this different from an on-site JSA?
This is done before leaving — access, permits, gear, communications and check-in. The JSA or SWMS is prepared for the task on site. Use both.
Is this official course material?
No. It is free study support mapped to surveying course levels — not official North Metropolitan TAFE content or advice. Always follow your lecturer and the official assessment brief, and check your own working.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Pre-mobilisation Risk Checklist. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/pre-mobilisation-risk-checklist/
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