Template

Forklift and Pallet Truck Evaluation

by Paolo Girardi, from the Community

Use this evaluation checklist to assess forklift and powered pallet truck operations in the workplace. It guides evaluators through pre operation checks, work area and load inspections, safe approach and fork positioning, load balance and tilt, controlled travel speed, visibility, horn use at intersections and aisles, cornering and incline driving, minimum separation from pedestrians, and safe parking. It also covers post operation steps such as lowering forks, neutral controls, parking brake, and securing the truck. Record competence levels, give advice, and set corrective actions and timeframes.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
FLT Evaluation Checklist
This FLT evaluation template helps supervisors assess forklift truck operators against critical safety and performance criteria. It covers pre operation checks of equipment, work area and load, correct fork positioning and load balance, safe approach, travel and reversing practices, horn use at intersections, cornering and inclines, and minimum separation from pedestrians. Post operation shutdown steps include lowering forks, setting controls to neutral, applying the parking brake, and securing the vehicle. Record competence level, provide advice, and list any additional control measures with timeframes.
by Eddie Harris, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
FLT Evaluation - Operational Needs Checklist
Use this FLT evaluation checklist to assess forklift operator competence and operational safety in warehouses and loading areas. It covers pre-use and work area inspections, load assessment and fork positioning, safe speeds and visibility, horn use at intersections and aisles, incline driving, minimum separation distances, and secure parking. Includes post-operation shutdown steps, overall evaluation, advice to the operator, required control measures, timeframes, and signatures.
by EDDIE HARRIS, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Forklift Skills Audit and Coaching for New Hires
Use this forklift skills audit and coaching template to assess new hire Powered Industrial Truck operators on critical safety behaviors and site compliance. It covers license verification, PPE, pre-operation checks, traffic management, visibility, and correct use of seatbelts and horns. The LIFT S.A.F.E. framework guides one-move-at-a-time operation, awareness, safe distances from pedestrians and other forklifts, full stops at intersections, and safe work load practices. Assess load plates and capacity, stacking and stability, travel speed, fork positioning, and parking with key removal. Record outcomes as competent or not yet competent and create action plans.
by Thelma Bridge, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get
Template
Forklift Operator Safety Evaluation
Evaluate forklift operator competence with a structured checklist for powered industrial trucks. Assess pre shift inspections, understanding of the capacity plate, safe mounting and dismounting, seatbelt use, visibility and horn use, and unattended vehicle procedures. Review smooth starts and stops, steering and brake use, and correct operation of hydraulic controls. Verify load capacity matching, load stability, and safe maneuvering at appropriate speeds in forward and reverse. Check stacking and de stacking practices including entry and withdrawal, fork level, correct set down, undercut limits, and safe load placement. Confirm safe parking steps including park brake, neutral, forward tilt, forks lowered, wheels straight, and key removal. Use this free template to standardize evaluations and improve workplace safety.
by Jeff Trout, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get

Forklift and Pallet Truck Evaluation

About author

You might also like

FLT Evaluation Checklist

FLT Evaluation - Operational Needs Checklist

Forklift Skills Audit and Coaching for New Hires

Forklift Operator Safety Evaluation

You might also like

FLT Evaluation Checklist

FLT Evaluation - Operational Needs Checklist

Forklift Skills Audit and Coaching for New Hires

Forklift Operator Safety Evaluation