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WEEKLY FORKLIFT INSPECTION RM

This weekly forklift inspection procedure is used to check the forklift’s travel, safety, lift, tire, battery, fluid, and general condition before continued use. It helps maintain safe operation by verifying steering, brakes, alarms, controls, hoses, tires, camera, battery cables, hydraulic fluid, and any needed cleaning or paint touch-up.
L&M Supply, Inc.
05/15/2026

WEEKLY FORKLIFT INSPECTION RM

This procedure ensures that all raw materials area forklifts undergo a thorough weekly inspection covering brakes, steering, hydraulic systems, forks, lights, horn, and battery or fuel levels, confirming that each unit is safe and fully operational, preventing equipment-related incidents, and maintaining compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations and fleet maintenance standards.

    WEEKLY FORKLIFT INSPECTION RC

    HOUR METER READING

    Meter name
    Unit

    TRAVELING SYSTEM INSPECTION

    Is Steering Smooth?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is parking brake in working order?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Does drive handle move freely?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

    Warning Light

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Backup Alarm

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Horn

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    LIFT SYSTEM INSPECTION

    Do controls move freely and return to neutral?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hoses free of cracks and leaks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Leak/Crack

    Add or drag pictures

    TIRES

    Are there any signs of GOUGING?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Photo of tire

    Add or drag pictures

    BATTERY AND FLUIDS

    Is Camera functioning properly?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are battery cables in good working order?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Add or drag pictures

    Is there Adequate hydraulic fluid?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS

    Does Equipment need to be wiped down?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Does Equipment Paint need to be touched up?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes]"

    Photo of area needing touch up

    Add or drag pictures

    Completion

    Name of Person completing Work Order

    Signature of Person completing Work Order

    Click here to sign
Source: L&M Supply, Inc. (Community Member)

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