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General Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist

This procedure will help reduce the guesswork if your forklifts or machines are ready for use and can also help reduce expenses through avoidable repairs. Before operating any forklift it is necessary to perform pre-operational checks to identify damage, prevent accidents and to ensure the forklift is safe to use.
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10/24/2021

General Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist

This procedure will help reduce the guesswork if your forklifts or machines are ready for use and can also help reduce expenses through avoidable repairs. Before operating any forklift it is necessary to perform pre-operational checks to identify damage, prevent accidents and to ensure the forklift is safe to use.

    Inspection Performed by:

    Week beginning:________ 20_____

    Note: This check must be made by the truck operator daily at the start of the shift. Retain this form for one year.

    VISUAL CHECK

    DAMAGE - Bent, dented or broken parts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    LEAKS – Fuel, oil, radiator, hydraulics

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    TIRES & WHEELS – Drive wheels, steer wheels, load wheels, casters, etc.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    FORKS – Secure, not bent, cracked or badly worn

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    CHAINS, CABLES & HOSES – In place

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    BATTERY – Battery cable and connector condition. Cable routing (not outside of truck). Battery retainer securely in place.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    GUARDS – All guards in place and condition. Overhead, load backrest, etc. Gates and side rails (SP & Turret Models)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES – Operator harness or seat belt, fire extinguisher,name/data plate, warning labels, etc. in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OPERATOR COMPARTMENT/CONTROLS – All controls, steer tiller, pedals, etc. in good condition. Seat locks in position.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OPERATIONAL CHECKS

    POWER UP – Turn on key. All indicator lights and alarms are working.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    POWER DISCONNECT – Cuts off all electrical power.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES – Horn, audible signals, entry bar, flashing lights, indicator lights, etc. work properly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    STEERING – No binding, no excessive play.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    BRAKES & TRAVEL CONTROLS – Check braking & plugging distances while traveling slowly at first. If ok, then check at higher speeds. Acceleration smooth, not jerky.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PARKING BRAKE – Seat, hand or foot.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    HYDRAULIC CONTROLS – Test all hydraulic functions for smooth and proper operation and no unusual noise.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ATTACHMENTS – Function properly, no unusual noise, securely in place especially removable attachments.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    LIMIT SWITCHES – Travel limit, lift limit, tilt limit, safety reverse (walkies), etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    BATTERY CHARGE – Discharge meter in full green or 75% charge after raising forks.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    WIRE GUIDANCE (SP and Turret Option) – Acquisition, tracking. Brakes set, alarm works, test by slowly driving off end aisle wire.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    END AISLE CONTROL (SP and Turret Option) – Alarm beeps and truck slows down or stops as programmed at aisle end.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Comments: (Items needing repair or adjustment)

    Caution: If the truck is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes to an unsafe condition, the matter shall bereported immediately to the designated authority, and the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to a safe operating condition. If during operation, the truck becomes unsafe in any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to the designated authority, and the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition. Do not make r

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