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Forklift Daily Pre Use Inspection Checklist

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Use this forklift daily pre use inspection checklist to help operators identify faults before they become hazards. The form covers visual checks (overall condition, housekeeping, overhead guard, fire extinguisher, fluids, battery, wheels and tires, forks and mast, chains and rollers, leaks, hoses, air filter, signage, propane tank) and operational checks (engine, gauges and horn, lights, seatbelt, steering, tilt and sideshift, brakes). Capture details on any issues found and record supervisor and manager sign off. Templates in the SafetyCulture Public Library are examples only and should be adapted to your site and regulations.

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Forklift Daily Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
Use this forklift pre-use inspection checklist to help operators identify hazards and defects before each shift. The template covers both visual and operational checks, including forks, mast, chains, rollers, tires, fluids and leaks, battery condition, signage and capacity plates, propane tank security, and housekeeping around the work area. Operational items include engine performance, gauges and horn, lights, seatbelt, steering, tilt and sideshift, and foot and parking brakes. Document issues, add remarks, and sign off to improve compliance and operator safety.
by Ria Dercksen, from the Community
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Forklift Equipment Inspection Checklist
This forklift equipment inspection template helps verify safe operating condition before use. Record truck details (type, unit, hours, power source, make, model, serial, capacity, attachments) and complete visual checks for battery or propane, engine compartment, overhead guard, fire extinguisher, tires, carriage, mast rollers, forks and pins, hydraulics, fluids, and counterweight. Perform operational tests for brakes, lift and tilt controls, lights, horn, gauges, and leaks. Confirm safe operational condition and capture required signatures. Adapt to your site requirements and regulations.
by Brandon McCurry, from the Community
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Propane Forklift Inspection Checklist
This propane forklift inspection checklist guides operators through essential pre shift safety checks to keep equipment safe and compliant. It covers key off and key on steps, including propane level and connection, forks, mast, chains, stops, backrest, and overhead guard, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and fittings, tires and wheels, brakes, controls for tilt, lift, and side shift, horn, and steering. Use the form to record details such as forklift model, date, shift, and inspector, add comments, and sign off that the inspection is complete. Following this checklist helps prevent incidents and downtime.
by Mick Snyder, from the Community
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Forklift Operators Daily Checklist
Use this Forklift Operators Daily Checklist to guide pre-start inspections across tires, wheels and rims; hydraulics; forks and carriage; mast chains and rollers; ID plate; battery or gas tank; gauges; fluids; and overhead guards. Includes operational checks for seat belt, horn, service and parking brakes, backup alarm and lights, accelerator response, and mast lift/tilt/shift functions. Capture operator name, date, and site/location, reference the operating manual, and log oil and water as required. Ideal for warehouse, logistics, and facility teams to improve safety compliance and reduce unplanned downtime.
by Surane Gunasekera, from the Community
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Forklift Daily Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

Use this forklift pre-use inspection checklist to help operators identify hazards and defects before each shift. The template covers both visual and operational checks, including forks, mast, chains, rollers, tires, fluids and leaks, battery condition, signage and capacity plates, propane tank security, and housekeeping around the work area. Operational items include engine performance, gauges and horn, lights, seatbelt, steering, tilt and sideshift, and foot and parking brakes. Document issues, add remarks, and sign off to improve compliance and operator safety.

by Ria Dercksen, from the Community

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Forklift Equipment Inspection Checklist

This forklift equipment inspection template helps verify safe operating condition before use. Record truck details (type, unit, hours, power source, make, model, serial, capacity, attachments) and complete visual checks for battery or propane, engine compartment, overhead guard, fire extinguisher, tires, carriage, mast rollers, forks and pins, hydraulics, fluids, and counterweight. Perform operational tests for brakes, lift and tilt controls, lights, horn, gauges, and leaks. Confirm safe operational condition and capture required signatures. Adapt to your site requirements and regulations.

by Brandon McCurry, from the Community

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Propane Forklift Inspection Checklist

This propane forklift inspection checklist guides operators through essential pre shift safety checks to keep equipment safe and compliant. It covers key off and key on steps, including propane level and connection, forks, mast, chains, stops, backrest, and overhead guard, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and fittings, tires and wheels, brakes, controls for tilt, lift, and side shift, horn, and steering. Use the form to record details such as forklift model, date, shift, and inspector, add comments, and sign off that the inspection is complete. Following this checklist helps prevent incidents and downtime.

by Mick Snyder, from the Community

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Forklift Operators Daily Checklist

Use this Forklift Operators Daily Checklist to guide pre-start inspections across tires, wheels and rims; hydraulics; forks and carriage; mast chains and rollers; ID plate; battery or gas tank; gauges; fluids; and overhead guards. Includes operational checks for seat belt, horn, service and parking brakes, backup alarm and lights, accelerator response, and mast lift/tilt/shift functions. Capture operator name, date, and site/location, reference the operating manual, and log oil and water as required. Ideal for warehouse, logistics, and facility teams to improve safety compliance and reduce unplanned downtime.

by Surane Gunasekera, from the Community

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