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Forklift Truck Operator Pre-Use Checks

This forklift pre-operational Inspection checklist will help keep your equipment, workers, and company safe from any potential harms.
MaintainX
07/15/2022

Forklift Truck Operator Pre-Use Checks

This forklift pre-operational Inspection checklist will help keep your equipment, workers, and company safe from any potential harms.

    Check Items

    Visual Checks

    General: Good condition with no damage, excessive dirt or rust. Any defects previously noted repaired.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Forks: Correctly positioned, not damaged, cracked, bent or worn. Anchor pins secure and not worn, loose or bent.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Carriage Plate: No damage or distortion, sitting square to the mast and lubricated. End stop bolts engaged and secure

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mast: No damage, distortion or cracks. No undue wear, scoring, dirt or foreign bodies in channels. End stops secure. Rollers, no uneven wear or incorrect tracking. Slides intact and secure.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Back Rest Extension / Load Guard: In good condition, secure with no distortion or cracks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Lift Chains: Not damaged worn or stretched, no broken links or rust. All pins in place.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tyres: No damage, excessive dirt or wear, rust, cracks, splits or separation of tyres and rims. Pneumatic tyres correct air pressure.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wheels: Undamaged and free from obstruction and debris. All nuts secure and in place.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Overhead Guard / Roll Over Protection Frame: Secure, undamaged with no loose items.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Energy Source:

    Gas or Diesel: Engine oil, fuel and radiator water level correct. Gas bottle secured, no rust, corrosion or damaged pipes, hoses or seals.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Electric: Electrolyte level, battery plug and connections correct. Power cable intact, connected and secure. No exposed wires, battery brackets secure and battery adequately charged.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulics: No damage or fluid leaks, no splits in hoses, no leaks around fittings.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Identification / Rating Plate: Intact, clean and legible.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operator’s Compartment: Clean with no loose items.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Access: Steps and grab handles in good condition and clean.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Lights, Windscreen and Mirrors (if fitted): Clean and undamaged.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fire Extinguisher (if fitted): Secure and charged.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Operational Checks

    Seat: Good condition, secure and adjusted correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Safety Belt: Accessible, in good condition and working correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Ignition & Electrical System: Working correctly. All gauges and instruments visible and working.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Reversing Alarm and Horn: Working correctly and audible.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Warning Lights & Lights (if fitted): Working correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Controls: Working smoothly and correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Brakes (Foot & Parking): Working correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Clutch & Gearshift: Working smoothly and correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering: Working correctly with no excessive play.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Exhaust: No excessive smoke, sparks or flames.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Defect Details:

    Operator’s Signature:

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    Date:

    Manager’s / Supervisor’s Signature:

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    Date:

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