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Forklift Pre-Shift Inspection Checklist

This forklift pre-operational Inspection checklist will help keep your equipment, workers, and company safe from any potential harms.
MaintainX
07/15/2022

Forklift Pre-Shift Inspection Checklist

This forklift pre-operational Inspection checklist will help keep your equipment, workers, and company safe from any potential harms.

    Forklift ID:

    Date:

    Inspector’s Initials:

    Day of the Week:

    ITEM INSPECTED

    Forks, Backrest, Carriage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Mast, Chain, Hydraulic Lines

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Tires, Axles

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Overhead Guard/ROP

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fuel Tank & Connections

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Engine Oil Level

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Radiator Water Level (Cold)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fuel Level

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Leaks under Fork Lift

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Seat and Seat belts

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Horn and/or Backup alarm

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lights

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gauges and Instruments

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All Brakes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hydraulic Controls & Lift

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Steering

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    This checklist must be completed daily and retained for documentation for at least one year.

    If the forklift is found to be unsafe, the condition must be reported immediately to the supervisor and repaired.

    No forklift shall be operated with a leak in the fuel system.

Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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