Walkie-Forklift Truck Pre-Start Checklist - Zest Safety Ltd

• Site conducted

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Is there any damage anywhere?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check the forks; they are secure, not bent or cracked?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Check lift chains; free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the battery charged sufficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the wheels in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Look under the forklift and around the mast hoses; free from oil or battery leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift starts ok?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The Power Disconnect works correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all controls - do they work smoothly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the raise and lower to the max height; operating smoothly and no defects?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• The steering is smooth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operate slowly forward & back, and forklift operates smoothly in all directions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The stopping distance is good in both forward & reverse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walk around the warehouse and outside & check the areas where the forklift will be operated – there are no objects in the way that will be a hazard?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• The operators clothing is tucked in and no loose sleeves etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cones, concertina barriers & warning signs are ready to place out when the forklift operating in warehouse and outside on driveway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Review & Sign-Off

• Walkie Forklift Truck is safe to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1. I have applied a defect tag (LOTO) or warning sign?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Keys have been removed & handed to Team Leader?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. You have notified the Team Leader or Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Arrange repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signature of person completing the inspection.

  Sign

Team Leader Weekly Checks (To be completed weekly by the Team Leader or Manager)

• Operators have been observed making the pre-start checks at least once in past 2-weeks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators appear to be competent in making the pre-start checks on the Walkie Forklift Truck?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If not competent then additional training has been arranged or conducted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Team Leader or Manager Name

• Date / Time

  Date

• Signature

  Sign