Introducing the BDA Pre-Operational Inspection with SmartCheck

August 29, 2025

Digitise. Streamline. Comply.

The British Drilling Association (BDA) has partnered with industry-leading digital inspection provider SmartCheck to bring the drilling sector a smarter, more efficient way to manage pre-operational machine inspections.

This powerful collaboration now makes BDA-approved inspection templates available for all major drilling methods – including Cable Percussion, Rotary/Sonic, and Dynamic Sampling rigs – through the SmartCheck platform. These templates are free to access for all SmartCheck users and are designed to align with industry standards and best practice.

Why Use SmartCheck for Pre-Operational Inspections?

Whether you are operating in the field or managing compliance back at base, SmartCheck offers a seamless digital solution for keeping your drilling fleet operational, safe, and compliant.

Ensure Compliance

Capture BDA-approved inspection data digitally keeping your documentation organised and audit-ready.

Save Time

Daily walkarounds and pre-shift checks are completed quickly and efficiently via the user-friendly SmartCheck mobile app (available on iOS and Android).

Minimise Downtime

With real-time defect reporting, issues are flagged immediately allowing for quicker resolutions and fewer costly delays.

Key Features

• Digital Machine Inspections
  Daily walkarounds made simple and consistent completed directly from the driller’s phone or tablet.
• Real-Time Defect Reporting
  Log faults instantly. Receive instant notifications and take immediate action.
• Machine Damage Reporting
  Include photos and detailed notes for clear documentation and accountability.
• Centralised Cloud Portal
  All inspections, reports, and maintenance records are stored in one secure online location—accessible anytime, anywhere.
• Proactive Maintenance Planning
  Schedule, track, and manage preventative maintenance with SmartCheck’s intuitive planner, extending the lifespan of your equipment.

 Ready to Go Digital?

With the launch of the BDA Pre-Operational Inspection templates on SmartCheck, the UK drilling industry now has access to a reliable, standardised, and modern solution for ensuring the safety and performance of its plant and machinery.

Smart Check allows to customise your output and store details and records of an infinite number of machines coupled with fully instant logging and reporting of faults.

Whether you are a drilling contractor, project manager, maintenance supervisor, this tool will help simplify compliance, improve operational efficiency, and protect your investment. Start today with SmartCheck and the BDA simply download the smart check app and search for the BDA templates.

SmartCheck Pricing for BDA Members

SmartCheck operates on a flexible subscription model based on the number of active machines in your account. You can store an unlimited number of machine records, but only pay for those currently in use.

The cost is £5 per asset/machine per month plus VAT, with volume discounts available for larger fleets. BDA members benefit from:

• Free access to the BDA-approved inspection templates
• 14-day free trial, with templates pre-loaded upon request
• No long-term contracts – subscriptions can be adjusted monthly based on active assets
• Free training and onboarding support

For a personalised quote or to discuss the best setup for your business, contact the SmartCheck team at info@smart-check.co.uk

Compliance made simple. Inspections made smart.