Equipment Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
By taking the following steps each day in this pre-use operation checklist, equipment owners and operators will prevent bad things from happening before they turn into costly downtime events, and will ensure that fleet managers can address concerns in equipment health and upkeep at times throughout the day with the least impact on productivity.
MaintainX
07/21/2022
Equipment Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
By taking the following steps each day in this pre-use operation checklist, equipment owners and operators will prevent bad things from happening before they turn into costly downtime events, and will ensure that fleet managers can address concerns in equipment health and upkeep at times throughout the day with the least impact on productivity.
Date:
Make:
Vehicle #
Model:
Supervisor:
(✓) for sufficient, (x) for requires attention
Day:
Visual Checks
General condition of the equipment
Housekeeping of the area – is the floor clear of obstacles?
Check overhead guard/possible overhead obstructions
Fire extinguisher is present and charged
Fluid levels: oil fuel, and radiator
Battery: charge, check cables, connections not loose
Wheels and tires/tracks: wear, damage, air pressure
Forks/backrest/mast/chains/rollers/bucket/blade: No damage, leaks, good working condition
Chain anchor pins
Fluid leaks, no damp spots or drips on ground
Hoses: secure, leaks, worn Air filter intake: cleanliness
Signage and stickers legible/ Capacity plate
Propane tank(if applicable) – secured, connections tight, hose in good condition
Operational Checks
Engine: not rough, no noise or leaks
Gauges/Horn: loud and working
Lights: head lights and warning lights
Seatbelt: good working order, damage
Steering: loose, tight
Tilt/Side shift: loose, sticks, leaks
Brakes: foot, parking
Details on areas for attention
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)