Daily Forklift Pre-use Check Blakes Cross V2 2023

• Daily Forklift Check

  Yes

  No

• Forklift number

• Forklift Operator

• Conducted on

  Date

• This pre-start is to be completed prior to each day's usage. If any items are found to be damaged then equipment is to be tagged out and reported to the manager.

• Select Shift

  Morning

  Evening

  Night

Pre Start Checklist

• Seatbelt and or operator restraint device (if equipped): belts and restraints work properly; no visible wear or damage; anchors, buckles etc function properly

  Yes

  No

• Floor: clear of objects that could cause an accident?

  Yes

  No

• Overhead: no obstructions?

  Yes

  No

• Engine oil level, fuel level, radiator water level (LPG, gas and diesel forklifts) satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

• Battery: fully charged; no exposed wires; plug connections not loose, worn or dirty; vent caps not clogged; electrolyte levels in cells is adequate; secured in place by hold downs or brackets

  Yes

  No

• Bolts, nuts, guards, chains, backrest or hydraulic hose reels not damaged, missing or loose

  Yes

  No

• Wheels and tyres: check for wear, damage, and air pressure

  Yes

  No

• Forks: forks not bent; no cracks present; no alterations; positioning latches in good working condition; carriage teeth not broken, chipped or worn

  Yes

  No

• Chain anchor pins: not worn, loose or bent?

  Yes

  No

• Fluid leaks: no damp spots or drips?

  Yes

  No

• General condition and cleanliness

  Yes

  No

• Overhead guard: no damaged areas

  Yes

  No

• Forklift Load Plate visible and readable?

  Yes

  No

Operational Pre-Use Checks

• Horn: working and loud enough to be heard in working environment; other warning devices operational

  Yes

  No

• Parking Brake: holds against slight acceleration

  Yes

  No

• Deadman Seat Brake: holds when operator rises from seat

  Yes

  No

• Clutch and Gearshift: shifts smoothly with no jumping or jerking

  Yes

  No

• Dash Control Panel: all lights and gauges are operational

  Yes

  No

• Steering: moves smoothly

  Yes

  No

• Lift mechanism: operates smoothly (check by raising forks to maximum height then lowering forks completely)

  Yes

  No

• Tilt Mechanism: moves smoothly, holds (check by tilting mast all the way forward and backward)

  Yes

  No

• Cylinders and Hoses: not leaking after above checks

  Yes

  No

• Listen for any unusual sounds or noises

  Yes

  No

• Lights: headlights and warning lights operational

  Yes

  No

• Hoses: held securely; not loose, crimped, worn or rubbing

  Yes

  No

• Foot Brake: pedal holds, unit stops smoothly

  Yes

  No

• Signature

  Sign

Final Visual checks

• Take picture of front of FLT

  Media

• Take picture of Back of FLT

  Media

• Take picture of Left hand side

  Media

• Take picture of Right hand side

  Media

Defects

• Are there any defects to the FLT that require an engineer visit

  Yes

  No