Mine bus safety checklist
By the MineBus team — Bus Stop Sales & Service · 50+ years in Australian bus supply · Reviewed June 2026
The pre-start check is the cheapest safety control on site. It's also the one a grounded bus proves you skipped.
The daily pre-start
Before the first run, the driver works through the fundamentals:
- brakes and air pressure
- tyres and wheel nuts
- lights, beacons and reversing camera
- seat belts and belt monitoring
- fire extinguisher and suppression tag
- first-aid kit and emergency exits
- UHF radio, horn and mirrors
- fluid levels and visible leaks
The mine-spec layer
On top of roadworthiness sit the site-spec items: fire suppression charge and service tag, alcohol interlock function, isolation points, dust sealing and cabin pressure, high-vis signage and beacons. If the site spec calls for it, it goes on the checklist.
A defect stops the bus
A reported defect takes the bus out of service until it's cleared — not "watch it and see". That control is what makes the checklist mean something, and it's backed by national support when a fix is needed.
Re-inspect for site access
Site access runs on a clock. Periodic re-inspection keeps the bus compliant through the gate, not just on day one — part of the same maintenance discipline that keeps a 4×4 fit for rough access.
Frequently asked questions
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