Run Shutdown Turnaround Pre-Start Audit — Free

Mechanical Completion and Area Readiness

Work scope marked mechanically complete critical (required)

All planned turnaround work in the inspected area is complete and signed off by the responsible lead.

Yes No N/A

Area free of tools, temporary materials, and debris critical (required)

No loose tools, scaffolding debris, rags, or temporary materials remain in the equipment or work area.

Yes No N/A

Temporary covers, blanks, and maintenance barriers removed or controlled critical (required)

Temporary covers, maintenance barriers, and non-permanent restraints are removed unless specifically required for safe startup.

Yes No N/A

Drain points, vents, and access openings secured critical (required)

Open drains, vents, manways, and access points are secured or restored to the required startup condition.

Yes No N/A

Outstanding punch list items reviewed for startup impact critical (required)

Open punch list items have been reviewed and none create an unsafe condition for energization or operation.

Yes No N/A

Blinds, Isolations, and Energy Control

Required blinds removed from the system critical (required)

All blinds scheduled for removal before startup have been removed and accounted for.

Yes No N/A

Any remaining blinds are identified and approved to stay in place critical (required)

Any blinds left installed are documented, tagged, and approved by operations and engineering for the current operating condition.

Yes No N/A

Isolation tags match the current isolation register critical (required)

Field tags, lockout devices, and the isolation register are aligned with the current status of the equipment.

Yes No N/A

Lockout-tagout devices removed only after authorization critical (required)

LOTO devices have been removed only by authorized personnel after verification that the equipment is safe to energize.

Yes No N/A

Energy sources verified in the correct startup state critical (required)

Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, chemical, and mechanical energy sources are in the approved state for startup.

Yes No N/A

Pressure relief, drain, and vent paths restored as required critical (required)

Relief devices, drains, vents, and related paths are restored to the required operating configuration.

Yes No N/A

Energization and Startup Readiness

Pre-start checklist completed and signed off critical (required)

The approved pre-start checklist has been completed by the responsible parties.

Yes No N/A

Interlocks, alarms, and trips tested or verified ready critical (required)

Required protective devices, alarms, and shutdown trips are tested, bypassed under control, or verified ready per procedure.

Yes No N/A

Instrumentation and control systems restored to normal operating mode critical (required)

Control systems, transmitters, and associated instrumentation are restored from maintenance mode to the correct operating configuration.

Yes No N/A

Utilities available within operating limits critical (required)

Required utilities such as power, instrument air, cooling water, nitrogen, or steam are available and within acceptable limits.

Yes No N/A

Initial startup sequence reviewed with operations critical (required)

The startup sequence, hold points, and abnormal condition response have been reviewed with the operating team.

Yes No N/A

Emergency shutdown and isolation controls accessible critical (required)

Emergency shutdown devices, isolation valves, and required access paths are accessible and unobstructed.

Yes No N/A

Operator and Crew Readiness

Operator in charge identified critical (required)

A responsible operator or supervisor has been assigned to control the return-to-service process.

Yes No N/A

Crew briefed on hazards and abnormal conditions critical (required)

The crew has been briefed on startup hazards, residual risks, and expected abnormal conditions.

Yes No N/A

Required permits and authorizations in place critical (required)

All permits, approvals, and authorizations required for startup have been obtained.

Yes No N/A

Communication method established for startup

A clear communication method has been established between field, control room, and maintenance personnel.

Yes No N/A

Final Authorization and Handover

All critical deficiencies closed critical (required)

No open critical deficiencies remain that would prevent safe return to service.

Yes No N/A

Return-to-service authorization approved critical (required)

Operations and responsible authority have approved return of the equipment to service.

Yes No N/A

Handover notes documented

Any restrictions, temporary conditions, or follow-up actions are documented in the handover notes.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature

Signature of the person completing the inspection.

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Run: Shutdown Turnaround Pre-Start Audit

Mechanical Completion and Area Readiness

Blinds, Isolations, and Energy Control

Energization and Startup Readiness

Operator and Crew Readiness

Final Authorization and Handover

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