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Forklift Operator Daily Checklist

by Barrie King, from the Community

Use this Forklift Operator Daily Checklist to complete pre-start and post-start inspections every shift. Record shift type, serial number, and inspector details, then verify tyre condition, fluid levels, leaks, visible damage, rams, battery security, load plate legibility, guards, and seat belt switch before starting. After start-up, check controls, pedals, indicators, reverse buzzer and beacon, steering, parking and foot brakes, and full hydraulic lift, tilt, and reach. Capture hour meter readings, attach photos of defects, tag out unsafe equipment, and schedule recurring inspections with SafetyCulture.

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Whitfield's Forklift Weekly Checklist
This forklift weekly checklist helps operators and supervisors verify equipment safety before and after start-up. Pre-start checks cover tires and rims, fluid levels, leaks, visible damage, hydraulic rams, battery condition, engine bay security, load plate legibility, guards, seat function, control labels, and seat belt. Post-start checks confirm controls and pedals, flashing beacon, lights and indicators, smooth steering, park and service brakes, and full hydraulic lift, tilt, and reach. The form includes a safety confirmation, cleanliness check, and inspector name and signature to support compliance and consistent fleet upkeep.
by Dave Earl, from the Community
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Forklift Operator Daily Inspection Checklist
Use this forklift operator daily checklist to complete pre-start and post-start inspections and confirm the forklift is safe to operate. Check tires, fluids, leaks, guards, seat belts, lights, alarms, steering, brakes, and hydraulic lift, tilt, and reach. Capture photos of defects, tag out unsafe equipment, and notify a manager. Schedule recurring inspections and complete reports on mobile with SafetyCulture. Adapt this template to your site and follow relevant regulations and company policies.
by Paul Slingsby, from the Community
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Forklift Operator Daily Checklist - Day
Use this daily forklift inspection checklist to verify equipment safety before and after startup. The checklist covers tires and rims, fluid levels, visible damage, locking mechanisms, battery and engine bay condition, load plate legibility, guards, seat, labels, and seat belt checks prior to ignition. After starting the engine, confirm correct operation of controls, pedals, indicators, reverse buzzer and beacon, lights and strobe, steering, park and foot brakes, and full-range hydraulic lift, tilt, and reach. Includes bilingual prompts (English and Turkish) and a final confirmation on whether the forklift is safe to use.
by Q A, from the Community
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Forklift Operator Daily Checklist - Keolis Downer
This forklift operator daily checklist helps teams verify equipment safety before and after startup. It covers tires and rims, fluid levels, leaks, visible damage, guards, plates and seat belts before ignition. After startup it confirms controls, indicators, lights and strobes, reverse buzzer, steering, brakes and full hydraulic lift tilt and reach. If any defect is found, tag out the forklift and report to a manager. Use SafetyCulture to capture photos, assign and schedule inspections, and keep records.
by Dale Kennaway, from the Community
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