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Telehandler Start-Up Checks

by Leigh Metcalfe, from the Community

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This telehandler start-up checklist helps operators complete daily prestart inspections before use. It covers documentation verification, exterior checks including mirrors, forks, tyres, wheels, guards and stabilisers, engine compartment items such as fluids, belts, hoses, battery, radiator and air filter, and cab safety including ROPS and FOPS, seat and belt, horn, lights, alarms, wipers and extinguisher. Use it to spot defects, maintain equipment, and confirm the telehandler is safe to operate.

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Telehandler Daily Check Sheet
Use this telehandler daily check sheet to guide and record pre start and running checks before operating a telehandler. Sections cover forks and carriage, load guard, boom and stabilisers, hydraulics, tyres and wheels, bodywork and cab, seat and restraints, battery and engine bay, fluids including hydraulic oil, transmission, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and fuel. Running checks include safe load indicator, controls, horn and reversing alarm, lights, brakes, steering modes, and parking brake, with space to note defects and sign off.
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Telehandler and Forklift Inspection Checklist
Use this telehandler and forklift inspection checklist to perform pre-start and routine checks on key safety and performance items. Confirm SWL documentation, mirrors, horn, lights and reversing alarm; test service and emergency brakes; check steering, seatbelt and cab condition; assess tyres and fluid levels including engine oil, coolant, hydraulics and brake fluid; verify controls, ID plate, attachments and forks. Capture issues, add notes and actions, and keep equipment safe and compliant.
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Telehandler Forklift Pre-use Inspection Checklist
This free pre-use inspection checklist helps operators conduct safe, compliant checks on telehandler forklifts. It covers exterior walk-arounds, leaks, tires, nameplates, boom, outriggers, cab and ROPS, engine fluids and belts, battery, power-on checks, instruments, horn and lights, load charts, fire extinguisher, functionality including drive, steering, brakes and backup alarm, lifting attachments, and workplace hazards such as drop-offs, debris, overhead obstructions, and nearby power lines. Bilingual English and Spanish fields are included.
by Warbonnet Construction, from the Community
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Pro-MEC Telehandler Inspection Form
This Pro-MEC Telehandler Inspection Form supports daily pre-start checks for telehandlers and forklifts. It guides operators through operational tests and visual inspections, covering emergency stop and brakes, operating controls, load charts and safety signs, boom and forks, hydraulic leaks, cylinders and chains, pivot pins, electrical lines, mast components, base condition, lights, mirrors and windows, seat belt and mounts, tires and outriggers, backup alarm, horn, and engine bay items like oil, fuel, belts, hoses, battery, and electrics. Use it to document issues, attach photos, and verify completion with signature and date.
by Margaret Davis, from the Community
Downloads: 30+
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Telehandler Daily Check Sheet

Use this telehandler daily check sheet to guide and record pre start and running checks before operating a telehandler. Sections cover forks and carriage, load guard, boom and stabilisers, hydraulics, tyres and wheels, bodywork and cab, seat and restraints, battery and engine bay, fluids including hydraulic oil, transmission, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and fuel. Running checks include safe load indicator, controls, horn and reversing alarm, lights, brakes, steering modes, and parking brake, with space to note defects and sign off.

by I Peatfield, from the Community

20+

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Template

Telehandler and Forklift Inspection Checklist

Use this telehandler and forklift inspection checklist to perform pre-start and routine checks on key safety and performance items. Confirm SWL documentation, mirrors, horn, lights and reversing alarm; test service and emergency brakes; check steering, seatbelt and cab condition; assess tyres and fluid levels including engine oil, coolant, hydraulics and brake fluid; verify controls, ID plate, attachments and forks. Capture issues, add notes and actions, and keep equipment safe and compliant.

by Scott Bundy, from the Community

60+

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Telehandler Forklift Pre-use Inspection Checklist

This free pre-use inspection checklist helps operators conduct safe, compliant checks on telehandler forklifts. It covers exterior walk-arounds, leaks, tires, nameplates, boom, outriggers, cab and ROPS, engine fluids and belts, battery, power-on checks, instruments, horn and lights, load charts, fire extinguisher, functionality including drive, steering, brakes and backup alarm, lifting attachments, and workplace hazards such as drop-offs, debris, overhead obstructions, and nearby power lines. Bilingual English and Spanish fields are included.

by Warbonnet Construction, from the Community

100+

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Template

Pro-MEC Telehandler Inspection Form

This Pro-MEC Telehandler Inspection Form supports daily pre-start checks for telehandlers and forklifts. It guides operators through operational tests and visual inspections, covering emergency stop and brakes, operating controls, load charts and safety signs, boom and forks, hydraulic leaks, cylinders and chains, pivot pins, electrical lines, mast components, base condition, lights, mirrors and windows, seat belt and mounts, tires and outriggers, backup alarm, horn, and engine bay items like oil, fuel, belts, hoses, battery, and electrics. Use it to document issues, attach photos, and verify completion with signature and date.

by Margaret Davis, from the Community

30+

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Telehandler Start-Up Checks

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