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Forklift Safety Audit

by Victoriano Soto, from the Community

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This forklift safety audit template helps verify safe operation practices for powered industrial trucks. Assess operator knowledge of safety commitments and policies, confirm valid licensing, and review a signed preuse inspection. Evaluate scanning in all directions, use of mirrors for blind spots, full stops and horn use at aisle crossings, and adherence to required personal protective equipment and seat belt use. Capture notes and findings to improve warehouse and yard safety.

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Battery Powered Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist

This battery powered forklift daily inspection checklist helps operators complete pre shift safety checks in manufacturing and warehouse environments. It covers critical items such as battery plug connections and charge, seat belt, fire extinguisher, service and parking brakes, warning lights, horn, steering, tires, lift chains and forks, hydraulic oil and controls, and equipment condition including labels and manuals. Use it to standardize inspections, document issues, and improve compliance and operator safety. Adapt the template to your site requirements and regulations before use.

by Lissette Sepulveda, from the Community

20+

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Forklift Operations Audit Checklist

This forklift operations audit checklist helps assess operator training and authorization, pre-shift equipment inspections, safe operating practices, and parking procedures. Verify visual and functional checks, speed control, load handling, horn use at intersections, and adherence to designated routes. Capture photos, note nonconformities, and promote compliance with site safety standards.

by Roger Gabbert, from the Community

30+

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Monthly Inspection Checklist

Conduct a thorough monthly inspection across your facility with this general site checklist. Cover housekeeping, trip hazards, lighting, electrical sockets and leads, fire alarms and extinguishers, clear escape routes, and door egress. Assess machinery condition, pre-start checks, and required safety devices. Verify employee and contractor safety practices, including manual handling, ladder use, and correct PPE. Inspect warehouse and yard areas for safe forklift operation (seatbelts, horn use), proper racking use and checks, chemical storage and labeling, and traffic segregation. Capture findings and actions, then sign off to improve compliance and safety.

by Noel Kelly, from the Community

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Forklift Operator Task Observation and Certification

This forklift operator task observation and certification checklist helps assess operator competence and compliance. Use it to verify licenses and PPE, document pre-use safety checks, and evaluate skills such as mounting, seat belt use, load handling, cornering, gradients, reversing, and shutdown. Includes assessor notes and operator acknowledgement, plus questions on high-risk controls, isolation, horn use, and pedestrian safety.

by Rudy Sanchez, from the Community

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