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Electric Forklift Truck Inspection Checklist

by Sara Wilkins, from the Community

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This OSHA-compliant daily inspection checklist helps operators assess electric forklift trucks before use. It covers key-off and key-on procedures, including checks of overhead guards, mast, lift chains, forks, tires, hydraulics, battery condition and fluid, steering, brakes, lights, horn, gauges, and any load-handling attachments. Use it to document findings, add photos, and capture signatures for compliance and recordkeeping, helping prevent incidents and equipment downtime.

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This Raymond lift daily inspection checklist helps operators complete required pre-operation checks for electric lift trucks. It covers visual items like battery condition and mounting, mast and forks integrity, wheels and tires, hydraulics, controls, guards, decals, ventilation, leaks, and safety equipment. Operational checks include self-test, hour meter, steering, horn, directional speed control, brakes and deadman circuit, lift and lower functions, emergency power off, lights, alarms, and limit switches. Includes hour meter fields and operator signature.

by Spoke Safety, from the Community

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Lift Operator Daily Checklist

Ensure safe forklift operation with this daily checklist. Guide operators through pre-shift visual checks for damage, leaks, tires, forks, chains, battery, guards, and safety devices, then operational tests for power-up, alarms, steering, brakes and parking brake, hydraulics, attachments, limit switches, wire guidance, and end aisle control. Capture hour meter readings and obtain operator signature for compliance and maintenance tracking.

by Tire Chalet, from the Community

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Electric Forklift Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

This OSHA-aligned pre-use checklist helps operators inspect electric forklift trucks before each shift. It covers key-off and key-on procedures, checking structural components such as overhead guard, mast, lift chains, forks, hydraulics, wheels and tires, as well as critical systems including steering, brakes, lights, horn, seat and seat belt, gauges, and the battery and discharge indicator. Use it to document forklift ID, location, inspector details, findings, and signatures, ensuring defects are caught early, downtime is reduced, and workplace safety and compliance are improved across warehouses, logistics hubs, and production sites.

by Stephen Tripovic, from the Community

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Electric Walk Behind Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist

Perform a thorough pre-operation inspection of electric walk-behind forklifts. This checklist guides KEY OFF and KEY ON checks including overhead guard, hydraulics, mast, chains, forks, tires, battery cables and discharge, steering, brakes, lights, horn, gauges, and load-handling controls. Capture forklift ID, site, date, auditor, and signatures, then submit completion status. Use it daily in warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics to improve safety, compliance, and reduce downtime.

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