Tree Trimming Equipment Inspection Checklist

Tree care is demanding, high-risk work—and equipment failure isn't just inconvenient, it's dangerous. Whether you're managing a small crew or running a full-scale arboriculture business, this Tree Trimming Equipment Inspection Checklist gives you a fast, consistent way to verify that chainsaws, climbing gear and chippers are safe and job-ready before your team heads into the canopy.

Built for arborists, tree service companies, landscapers and municipal forestry teams, this Paperform template replaces clipboards and paper logs with a mobile-friendly digital checklist that captures photos, flags issues and creates an instant audit trail. Inspectors can complete the form on-site from a phone or tablet, attach images of wear or damage, and automatically route flagged items to supervisors or maintenance teams using Stepper workflow automation.

Each submission can trigger follow-up actions—send a summary email to the crew lead, log the inspection in your project management tool, or create a maintenance ticket in your CMMS. Because Paperform integrates with tools like Google Sheets, Airtable, Slack and thousands more via Stepper, Zapier or webhooks, you can keep your safety records centralised and accessible without double-entry.

This template is fully customisable. Add your company branding, adjust pass/fail criteria, include equipment-specific serial numbers, or build in conditional logic that requires corrective action notes when an item fails. Use it daily, weekly or before high-risk jobs—whatever cadence keeps your team safe and your insurance provider happy.

Trusted by tree care professionals who need field-ready forms that work offline, sync when back online, and keep everyone accountable, this checklist helps you meet ANSI Z133 and OSHA standards while protecting your crew and your reputation.