General • Inspections

Powered Pallet Truck Pre-use Inspection Checklist

The powered pallet jack pre-operational Inspection checklist will help keep your equipment, workers, and company safe from any potential harms. This will also lower downtime and safe your company money for future repairs.

MaintainX

07/15/2022

Powered Pallet Truck Pre-use Inspection Checklist

Operator:

Company:

Location:

Make & Model:

Hour Meter Reading:

Meter name

Unit

Date:

Unit No.:

POWER OFF CHECKS

Wheels and Tires

Yes
No
N / A

Lights/Strobes

Yes
No
N / A

Battery/Battery compartment:

Cables and connectors in working order

Yes
No
N / A

Clean/Dry

Yes
No
N / A

Secure from movement/Battery gates

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulics:

Cylinders/Rods

Yes
No
N / A

Hoses/Lines/Fittings

Yes
No
N / A

Cylinders/Rods

Yes
No
N / A

Fluids:

Hydraulic oil (level)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulic oil (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Battery (Level)

Yes
No
N / A

Battery (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Data/Capacity plate

Yes
No
N / A

Windows/Glass/Gates

Yes
No
N / A

Lifting Attachment(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Counterweight/Counterweight bolt(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Hood/Covers/Panels

Yes
No
N / A

Mast – lift chains/rollers

Yes
No
N / A

Rider platform functioning

Yes
No
N / A

Grounding strap

Yes
No
N / A

Other:

POWER ON CHECKS

Unit starts and runs properly

Yes
No
N / A

Instruments/Gauges

Yes
No
N / A

Warning lights/audible alarms

Yes
No
N / A

Charge leve

Yes
No
N / A

Horn/audible warning device(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Function controls:

Hold to run

Yes
No
N / A

Mast & carriage – raise/lower/tilt/swing

Yes
No
N / A

Lifting attachment – proper movement

Yes
No
N / A

Drive – forward/reverse

Yes
No
N / A

Steer – left/right

Yes
No
N / A

Braking:

Plugging

Yes
No
N / A

Drive/function-enable

Yes
No
N / A

Emergency quick disconnect

Yes
No
N / A

Other:

GENERAL

Housekeeping

Yes
No
N / A

Manufacturer's operating manuals

Yes
No
N / A

Decals/Warnings/Placards

Yes
No
N / A

Misc. parts – loose/missing/broken

Yes
No
N / A

WORKPLACE INSPECTION

Drop-offs or holes

Yes
No
N / A

Bumps and floor/ground obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Overhead obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Energized power lines

Yes
No
N / A

Hazardous locations

Yes
No
N / A

Ground surface and support conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Pedestrian/vehicle traffic

Yes
No
N / A

Wind and weather conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Other possible hazards

Yes
No
N / A

Report any problems found to your supervisor/employer. ALWAYS lock/tag-out unsafe equipment.

COMMENTS

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Source: MaintainX (Community Member)