Forklift Truck Operator Pre-Use Checks

General: Good condition with no damage, excessive dirt or rust. Any defects previously noted repaired.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Forks: Correctly positioned, not damaged, cracked, bent or worn. Anchor pins secure and not worn, loose or bent.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Carriage Plate: No damage or distortion, sitting square to the mast and lubricated. End stop bolts engaged and secure

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Mast: No damage, distortion or cracks. No undue wear, scoring, dirt or foreign bodies in channels. End stops secure. Rollers, no uneven wear or incorrect tracking. Slides intact and secure.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Back Rest Extension / Load Guard: In good condition, secure with no distortion or cracks

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Lift Chains: Not damaged worn or stretched, no broken links or rust. All pins in place.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Tyres: No damage, excessive dirt or wear, rust, cracks, splits or separation of tyres and rims. Pneumatic tyres correct air pressure.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Wheels: Undamaged and free from obstruction and debris. All nuts secure and in place.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Overhead Guard / Roll Over Protection Frame: Secure, undamaged with no loose items.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Gas or Diesel: Engine oil, fuel and radiator water level correct. Gas bottle secured, no rust, corrosion or damaged pipes, hoses or seals.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Electric: Electrolyte level, battery plug and connections correct. Power cable intact, connected and secure. No exposed wires, battery brackets secure and battery adequately charged.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Hydraulics: No damage or fluid leaks, no splits in hoses, no leaks around fittings.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Identification / Rating Plate: Intact, clean and legible.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Operator’s Compartment: Clean with no loose items.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Access: Steps and grab handles in good condition and clean.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Lights, Windscreen and Mirrors (if fitted): Clean and undamaged.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Fire Extinguisher (if fitted): Secure and charged.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Seat: Good condition, secure and adjusted correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Safety Belt: Accessible, in good condition and working correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Ignition & Electrical System: Working correctly. All gauges and instruments visible and working.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Reversing Alarm and Horn: Working correctly and audible.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Warning Lights & Lights (if fitted): Working correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Hydraulic Controls: Working smoothly and correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Brakes (Foot & Parking): Working correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Clutch & Gearshift: Working smoothly and correctly.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Steering: Working correctly with no excessive play.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Exhaust: No excessive smoke, sparks or flames.

• Yes
• No
• N / A

Defect Details:

Operator’s Signature:

Date:

Manager’s / Supervisor’s Signature:

Date: