Skip to content
SafetyCulture
Template

Forklift Truck Pre-use Inspection Checklist

by Paul Hague, from the Community

Downloads: 0
Get this template

Use this pre-use inspection checklist to conduct daily safety audits for forklift trucks. Cover essential visual checks including carriage plate, forks, backrest, mast, chains, hydraulics, wheels and tyres, lights, and seat belt condition. Verify operational performance such as audible warning, hydraulic functions, steering, foot brake, and park brake. Reinforce safe practices like removing the key when unattended and completing sign-off for accountability. Ideal for warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics teams seeking consistent, compliant inspections.

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

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.