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title: How to Start an Inspection
description: "When you're ready to begin executing a checklist, follow these steps from the Start Inspection screen: Step-by-Step Process: 1. Begin the inspection process by tapping the Start button. ![ao s 1](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ao-s-1-1024x576.jpg) 2. Fill Required Fields - **Site**: Choose the location/site…"
url: "https://pluto-men.com/help/how-to-start-an-inspection/"
updated: "2025-09-23"
category: Plutomen WORKFLOW / Frontline User
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# How to Start an Inspection

When you're ready to begin executing a checklist, follow these steps from the Start Inspection screen:

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Begin the inspection process by tapping the Start button.

![ao s 1](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ao-s-1-1024x576.jpg)

2. Fill Required Fields

- **Site**: Choose the location/site where the job is being performed.
- **Asset**: Select the equipment or asset the checklist is related to.
- **Category**: Pick the relevant inspection category (e.g., safety, electrical, etc.)
- **Description**: Enter a short description about the inspection task.

![si ss](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/si-ss-1024x576.jpg)

3. Tap “Start Inspection”

![si](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/si-1024x576.jpg)

- Once all required fields are filled, tap the **Start Inspection** button at the bottom of the screen.
- This will initiate the inspection process and take you to the checklist execution view.

4. Now you're in the checklist execution view.

You can:

- Answer checklist questions
- Add rich context to each item through attachments and notes.

![basic Details](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/basic-Details-1024x576.jpg)

**Attachments**

Capture and upload images or documents to support each inspection item

**Note**

Use the Note section to log detailed observations or deviations during the inspection.

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If an urgent issue is identified, tap Raise Action to create a corrective task immediately.

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5. Request for Approval (Post Checklist Submission) After you complete the checklist:

Tap on Request for Approval.

![RFA1 1](https://pluto-men.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RFA1-1-1024x576.jpg)

The status now changes to Under Review.

6. Status Change – After Approval

Once the checklist is approved:

The status changes to Approved.

You'll be able to view the approved checklist under the Completed tab.

Note: Certain fields like Job Name, Job ID, Date & Time, and Location are automatically fetched by the system and cannot be edited by the user.

In this video, you will learn how to start an inspection from your assigned checklist.