Forklift Truck Pre-Use Inspection

• Conducted by

• Date & Time

  Date

• Depot

  Select Accrington Birmingham Bury St Edmunds Crawley Crayford Darlington Exeter Gloucester Milton Keynes Nottingham Newbury South Wales Warrington Wombwell Factory

  • Accrington
  • Birmingham
  • Bury St Edmunds
  • Crawley
  • Crayford
  • Darlington
  • Exeter
  • Gloucester
  • Milton Keynes
  • Nottingham
  • Newbury
  • South Wales
  • Warrington
  • Wombwell
  • Factory

Information

• This pre-start is to be completed prior to each days usage. If any items are found to be unsafe than equipment is not to be used and reported to the manager.

Forklift Identification

Forklift photo

• Please take a photo of the Forklift information sheet

  

• Add media

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Forklift photo - right hand side

• Please take a photo of the right hand side of the forklift as in the example below.

  

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Forklift photo - rear side of vehicle

• Please take a photo of the rear of the forklift as in the example below.

  

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Forklift photo - left hand side

• Please take a photo of the left hand side of the forklift as in the example below.

  

• Add media

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Forklift photo - front of vehicle

• Please take a photo of the front of the forklift as in the example below.

  

• Add media

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Pre Start Checklist

• Are tyres and rims in good condition? Check for any visual damage.

  Yes

  No

• Fluids - check to ensure engine oil, hydraulic oil, battery fluid, coolant level and hydraulic levels are within limits

  Yes

  No

• Fluids - check there are no leaks under the forklift

  Yes

  No

• Forks - check for any visible damage and ensure that they are evenly spread and locking mechanism is working correctly

  Yes

  No

• Mast - check chains for any visible sign of damage, check rams aren't damaged or leaking.

  Yes

  No

• Battery - check for any visible sign of damage.

  Yes

  No

• Load plate - is load plate fitted and legible? Are you aware of the safe working load of the forklift?

  Yes

  No

• Guards - check overhead and back rest guards for any visible signs of damage

  Yes

  No

• Controls - check seat condition. Are controls clearly marked. Ensure seat and steering wheel are in good condition and properly adjusted. Seat belt works correctly

  Yes

  No

• Windscreen wipers - front. Check for any visible damage and ensure they are working correctly.

  Yes

  No

• Windscreen washer - front. Check they are working correctly.

  Yes

  No

• Windscreen wipers - rear. Check for any visible damage and ensure they are working correctly.

  Yes

  No

• Windscreen washer - rear. Check they are working correctly.

  Yes

  No

Post Start Checklist

• Controls - are controls, pedals and indicators working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the reverse buzzer and beacon working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights and flashing strobe working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steering - does the steering wheel turn smoothly from lock to lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the horn operate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes - do both the park brake and foot brake work correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulics - check that lift, tilt and reach work properly for their full extent?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Checks complete

• Is the forklift safe to use?

  Yes

  No

• I confirm that all checks have been carried out to my satisfaction and the forklift is in a safe working condition

• DO NOT USE: Inform manager of issues identified and remove key from service.

• Signature

  Sign