Forklift Pre - Use Inspection Sheet

Forklift Serial Number

Forklift Type ..
N/A

1 Overall Appearance
2 Forks
3 Carriage, Sideshift
4 Mast

Yes

No

Cleanliness Windows Body Work

Cracks - Distortion Locating Pins
Security Rollers Backing Plate
Security Rollers - Guides

Links Anchor points - Pulleys

5 Lift Chains
6 Hydraulics pipes, rams, hoses Leaks - Security
7 Wheels / Tyres
8 Fuel

Security - Condition
Diesel LPG ( inc. Cylinder security)

9 Hydraulic Oil
10 Engine Oil

Correct levels - No leaks

11 Coolant
12 Batteries (Diesel Powered)

Correct levels - No leaks

13 Batteries (Electric Powered)

14 Cockpit

Corrosion Leads Lids Levels - Plugs

15 Seat
16 Dashboard
17 Load Indicator
18 Controls
19 Audible Alarms

Correct levels - No leaks

Terminals Security - Leads
Clean - Free from loose objects Fire extinguisher
Condition Belt - Adjustment
Warning lights - Gauges
Set to zero on start up/every two hours
Lift Lower Tilt Fork positioners - Sideshift
Horn Reversing bleeper

20 Lights
21 Wipers

Indicators Spot, reversing & brakelights - Beacon

22 Brakes
23 Steering

Parking brake Foot brake

24 Charge level (electric only)

Must be fully charged

Windscreen Roof Rear window

Operation Left Operation Right

Comments

Completed check sheets must be handed to supervision prior to commencement of shift.

No vehicles may be operated with known defects.
All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately to line supervisor

Items Understood and checked by:. Signed .

Date of Inspection: .

If any of the above items are marked with a No please contact your supervisor or the
maintenance department