Forklift Operators Pre-Shift Daily Checklist

Inspection Performed by:

Week beginning

20 (year)

Bent, dented or broken parts

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fuel, oil, radiator, hydraulics

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Drive wheels, steer wheels, load wheels, casters, etc

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Secure, not bent, cracked or badly worn

• Yes
• No
• N / A

In place

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

All controls, steer tiller, pedals, etc. in good condition. Seat locks in position.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Turn on key. All indicator lights and alarms are working.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Cuts off all electrical power.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Horn, audible signals, entry bar, flashing lights, indicator lights, etc. work properly

• Yes
• No
• N / A

No binding, no excessive play

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Seat, hand or foot

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

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

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Acquisition, tracking. Brakes set, alarm works, test by slowly driving off end aisle wire.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Alarm beeps and truck slows down or stops as programmed at aisle end.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Comments: (Items needing repair or adjustment)

• Yes
• No
• N / A