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Forklift truck pre-use checks

Complete this form before using a forklift truck to make sure it's in a safe operational condition, and save it for your records.

Assessment details

Truck model:

Serial number:

Checked by:

Shift:

Date:

Day Month Year

Is the area where the forklift truck will be operated, and the cab, clean and tidy?

Yes
No

Comments/actions:

Driving mechanisms

Tyre condition and pressure:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Drive wheels:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Steering wheels:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Starting procedures:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Steering controls:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Braking:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Fuel and water:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Battery charge:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Electrolyte levels:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Comments/actions:

Lifting mechanisms

Mast/rollers/slides:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Hydraulic controls:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Hydraulic hoses/pulleys/rams:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Lift chains/links/anchors:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Backrest extension:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Locking pins:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Traverse mechanism:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Stabiliser jacks (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Presence/interlock systems (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Attachments (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Comments/actions:

Guards and safety devices

Gauges and instruments:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Overhead guard:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Seat belt (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Doors (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Mirrors (if fitted):

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Horn/audible warnings:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Lights/beacons/indicators:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Decals and warning labels:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Rated capacity plate:

Acceptable
Adjusted
Unacceptable

Comments/actions: