Forklift Pre-Start Checklist

• Depot

• Forklift ID

• Prestart Date

  Date

• Pre-started by (Full Name)

• Take a picture of the forklift

  Media

• Hour Reading

Engine

• Any visual damage?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of damage to signage or rating plates on forklift?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of faults with the emergency stop?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of faults with the control functions?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of any unusual noise or vibration?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of damage to tines or load backrest?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of damage to overhead guard or ROPS?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of faults with tires including wheel nuts, inflation pressure and tread?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of fluid leaks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of fluids outside of their appropriate range including engine, hydraulic, transmission, brake fluid, coolant and power steering?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of faults with mirrors, reverse beeper, lights or horn?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free of faults with seatbelt?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Qualified and Licensed operator using forklift?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Completion

• This is to confirm that you have completed the prestart check and that you will tag the vehicle out and report it to the site supervisor if not safe to operate.

• Signature of person pre-starting forklift

  Sign