Forklift daily pre-use inspection checklist

Forks — Forks not cracked, bent or worn at the heel; locking pins engaged

Mast and chains — Lift chains lubricated, no broken, stiff or stretched links; mast rollers and channels undamaged

Tyres and wheels — Tyres free of cuts, chunking and wear beyond the limit; wheel nuts all in place

Hydraulics — Any hydraulic oil leak on cylinders, hoses or the floor under the truck?

Overhead guard — Overhead guard and load backrest in place and undamaged

Data plate — Capacity data plate present and legible

Energy level — Battery charge or fuel level for the shift

• Sufficient for the shift (Conforming)
• Too low, recharge or refuel first (Non-conforming)

Battery or gas cylinder — Battery cables and connector undamaged, no electrolyte spill; or gas cylinder secured with no gas smell

Hydraulic oil — Hydraulic oil level within the marks

Horn — Horn sounds

Lights and alarms — Lights, warning beacon and reversing alarm work

Service brake — Service brake stops the truck smoothly and in a straight line

Parking brake — Parking brake holds the truck

Steering — Steering responds without excessive play or stiffness

Lift and tilt — Lift, lower and tilt move smoothly, without jerking or drifting

Seat belt — Seat belt latches and retracts; seat switch works

Dashboard — No warning light or fault code on the display

Fitness for use — Truck fit for use. If any safety item failed: do not use it, tag it out of service and report to the supervisor

Remarks — Defects or observations for maintenance