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Free forklift daily inspection checklist: Checked before the first lift.
A printable forklift pre-shift checklist for electric and engine-powered trucks. It has engine-off checks (tyres, forks, chains, leaks and fluids) and engine-on checks (horn, brakes, steering and hydraulics). The operator fills it in before the shift and signs it.
1. Pick a template
Suggested: before every shift
2. Mark each check
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What it covers
The forklift checks.
How often: before every shiftEngine off
- Check tyres and wheels for damage
- Inspect forks, mast and chains for cracks or wear
- Look for hydraulic, oil or fuel leaks
- Check fluid levels (oil, hydraulic, coolant)
- Check battery charge or fuel or gas level
- Make sure the data plate and decals are readable
Engine on
- Test the horn, lights and reversing alarm
- Test the service brake and parking brake
- Test the steering
- Test lift, lower and tilt controls
- Check the seat belt and overhead guard
These are common checks to start from. Your machine’s manual and the safety rules for your site come first, so add or change checks to match them.
From the field
Tips for a better check.
- Do the check at the start of every shift, not once a day, when trucks run on more than one shift.
- If a safety item fails, such as the brakes, steering or horn, tag the truck out of service until it is fixed.
- Keep the signed sheets. They show who checked which truck, and when.
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Questions
Forklift checklist questions.
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