Forklift Inspection

Forklift Inspection

• Forklift Type

• Forklift Engine Hours Reading

• Completed By (initials)

• Location
  Address

• Site

• This Forklift Inspection is to be completed by a competent person with the relevant High Risk Work licence for the forklift being inspected (i.e. LF\LO).
  
  The checklist is to be completed at the commencement of each work week or before the forklift is used for the first time following any maintenance or repairs.
  
  The relevant area management/supervision is to review all completed Forklift Inspections for their area monthly to ensure they are being completed as required and that all items noted are action as required.

Tyres, Attachments and Body

• All obstacles have been removed from around forklift e.g. other vehicles, plant, equipment witches hats etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift is free of leaks/visible debris under the body or on the ground under the forklift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tyres are in good condition i.e. no uneven wear, cracks, gouges or penetrating objects (e. g. nails)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyre pressure is within the specified range?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyre rims are in good condition e.g. no dents, deformation of rims or damage to stud holes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All attachments are securely connected and functioning as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Apron and overhead guard are secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Body has been inspect and there are no new bends or dents that have already been noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fitting - Seats, Lights, Hydraulics and Lifting Gear etc.

• Seat-belts are working (where fitted)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belt and steering wheel are secure and adjusted as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat is in reasonable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting slings/chains and guide are fit for purpose with no damage or unacceptable wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic Cylinders are leak free and pistons are clean and free of corrosion and/or wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights and beacons are working e.g. road lights if fitted, flashing beacon?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing alarm and steering wheel horn operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Battery, Engine and Fuel

• Battery is undamaged and if not sealed unit acid water level within required range?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery is charged i.e. able to start forklift and charging i.e. shows charge on gauge if fitted on dash?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine oil is at a reasonably level between markers on dip stick?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brake and radiator fluids are at reasonably level between markers on respective containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine and engine bay are clean and all belts appears to be in a serviceable conditions with no apparent damage to any item.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel levels are suffice for work period and refeuling is available on site e.g. pump station or additional gas cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If gas cylinders fitted, they are not leaking and are correctly secured in the craddel provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Controls, Pre-start, Fluid, Oils and Hydraulics

• Hydraulic fluid is at a reasonably level between markers on sight-glass?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All visible hydraulic hoses and fittings are in a serviceable condition e.g. not perished or damaged or leaking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All attachments and lifting equipment are fitted with compliance plates (if required) and all relevant inspections are current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift's controls including pedals are clearly marked and in servicable condition and operate on startup of forklift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• During start up and pre-operation checks all hydraulic cylinders seat and extend correctly and there are no leaks ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine cooling system warmed up to normal level and there are no coolant leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Brakes

• Hand Brake and Foot Brake are operational and working as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load capacity plate, if fitted, is legible and correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes and hand controls are working together as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Pedal is working as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Steering

• Steering Wheel and Knob are free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steering is smooth from lock to lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other Items To Report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrective Actions

• Forklift has been tagged out by me and remains out of service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrangements have been made to have all issues corrected e.g. forklift serviced, repaired etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incident Report been raised for all potential or actual Class 1 and Class 2 Incidents/Issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All issues have been corrected and I am returning this forklift into service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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