Forklifts: Daily Pre-Use Inspection

• Forklift No.

• Pre-use Inspection Checklist

• Location

• Week Ending Date

  Date

• Supervisor Name

• Hour Meter Reading

Visual Check

• General condition of forklift

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Housekeeping of the area - is the floor clear of obstacles?

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Check overhead guard / Possible overhead obstructions

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Fire extinguisher is present and charged

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Fluid levels: oil, fuel, and radiator

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Battery: charge, check cables, connections not loose

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Wheels and tires: wear, damage and air pressure

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Forks / Backrest / Mast / Chains / Rollers: no damage, good working condition

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Chain anchor pins

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Fluid leaks, no damp spots or drips on ground

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Hoses: secure, leaks, worn

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Air filter intake: cleanliness

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Signage and stickers legible / Capacity plate

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Propane tank (if applicable) - secured, connections tight, hose in good condition

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

Operational Check

• Engine: not rough, no noise or leaks

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Gauges / Horn: loud and working

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Lights: head lights and warning lights

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Seatbelt: good working order, damage

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Steering: loose, tight

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Tilt /Sideshift: loose, sticks, leaks

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

• Brakes: foot, parking

  Sufficient

  Requires Attention

Signatures

• Details on areas for attention

• Managers Remarks

• Manager Signature

  Sign

• Supervisor Signature

  Sign