Karen Dufty

Forklift - Pre-Use Inspection Check

Complete this inspection in full. Report any faults directly to a supervisor. Report every damage, near miss or collision to the Compliance Officer.

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Conducted on
Inspected by :
- Henry Selley
- Dave Badcock
- Shane Sinclair
- Chris Worley
- Tom Flanagan
- Mike Levick
- Brett Tucker
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Pre-use safety inspections for forklift trucks (also referred to as daily checks, and pre-shift checks), are legally required. They enable operators, supervisors, and managers to find and identify any faults that could lead to damage or compromise safety if left unfixed and could result in an incident or downtime.

Basic parts identification

Forklift Arms / Attachment
Carriage Plate
Mast
Lift chain & Pulleys
Hydraulics / Controls
Wheels & Tyres
Back Rest Extension / Load Guard
Seat & Seat Belt - BELT TO BE WORN AT ALL TIMES
Steering
Driving & Braking
Lights & Indicators
Horn / Warning Devices
Capacity Plate & Safety Decals
Cab / External Condition
Fuel / Power
Fluid Levels
GTG Tag
Any other identified issues?

Karen Dufty

Forklift - Pre-Use Inspection Check

Complete this inspection in full. Report any faults directly to a supervisor. Report every damage, near miss or collision to the Compliance Officer.

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