General • Inspections

Forklift Pre-use Inspection Checklist

This checklist provides pre-operational and operational checks you can do before and after starting the forklift; that will only take a few minutes to ensure your safety, the safety of the people around you and the safety of your forklift.

MaintainX

07/15/2022

Forklift Pre-use Inspection Checklist

Operator:

Company:

Location:

Make & Model:

Hour Meter Reading:

Meter name

Unit

Date:

Unit No.:

POWER OFF CHECKS

Wheels/Tires/Tracks

Yes
No
N / A

Lights/Strobes

Yes
No
N / A

Engine/Battery:

Cover panel(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Belts/Hoses

Yes
No
N / A

Air filter indicator

Yes
No
N / A

Wires/Cables/Terminals

Yes
No
N / A

Battery-Batteries clean/dry/secure

Yes
No
N / A

Fluids:

Engine oil (level) (leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Engine coolant (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulic oil (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Battery (Level) (Leaks)

Yes
No
N / A

Hydraulics:

Cylinders/Rods/Pin locks

Yes
No
N / A

Hoses/Lines/Fittings

Yes
No
N / A

Data/Capacity plate

Yes
No
N / A

Verify equipment inspections are current

Yes
No
N / A

Counterweight/Counterweight bolt(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Accessory plugs & cables

Yes
No
N / A

Boom/Lift arms/Extending structure

Yes
No
N / A

Power track

Yes
No
N / A

Safety prop

Yes
No
N / A

Work platform/Guardrails/Anchor points

Yes
No
N / A

Weather-resistant storage compartment

Yes
No
N / A

OEM approved attachments

Yes
No
N / A

Fire extinguisher(s)

Yes
No
N / A

Other: (specify)

Yes
No
N / A

Power On Checks

Unit starts & runs properly

Yes
No
N / A

Instruments/System warning indicators

Yes
No
N / A

Fuel/Charge leve

Yes
No
N / A

Audible/Visual warning devices

Yes
No
N / A

Function controls:

Drive

Yes
No
N / A

Steering

Yes
No
N / A

Braking

Yes
No
N / A

Work platform

Yes
No
N / A

Slewing (turret rotate)

Yes
No
N / A

Boom/Jib/Lift arms

Yes
No
N / A

Accessories/Optional equipment

Yes
No
N / A

Function-enable (deadman) devices

Yes
No
N / A

Emergency/Auxiliary controls

Yes
No
N / A

Safety interlocks

Yes
No
N / A

GENERAL

Housekeeping

Yes
No
N / A

Manufacturer's operation manuals

Yes
No
N / A

Decals/Signs/Inspection notices

Yes
No
N / A

Control markings

Yes
No
N / A

Personal Protective Equipment

Yes
No
N / A

WORKPLACE INSPECTION

Drop-offs or holes

Yes
No
N / A

Bumps & floor/Ground obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Debris

Yes
No
N / A

Overhead obstructions

Yes
No
N / A

Electrical conductors

Yes
No
N / A

Hazardous locations

Yes
No
N / A

Slopes

Yes
No
N / A

Ground/Surface & support conditions

Yes
No
N / A

Pedestrian/Vehicle traffic

Yes
No
N / A

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)