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 Safety criteria
Tires are inflated and free of excessive wear or damage.
Forks and mast are not bent, worn, or cracked.
Load back rest extension is in place and not bent, cracked, or loose.
Overhead guard is in place and not bent, cracked, or loose.
Attachments (if equipped) operate OK and are not damaged.
Forklift body is free of excessive lint, grease, or oil.
Hydraulic oil is full and free of leaks.(lift cylinder and tilt cylinder)
Battery connections are tight during charging.
Covers over battery and other hazardous parts are in place and secure.
Load rating plate is present and readable.
Seat belt or restraint is accessible and not damaged, oily, or dirty.
Motor runs smooth without sudden acceleration.
Horn works.
Turn signal (if equipped) operates smoothly.
Lights (head, tail, and warning) work and are aimed correctly.
Tilt operates smoothly without excessive drift or “chatter”.
Control levers are labeled, not loose or binding and freely return to neutral.
Steering is smooth and responsive, free of excessive play.
Brakes work and function smoothly without grabbing. No fluid leaks.
Backup alarm (if equipped) works.
PPE to operator
have adequate mirrors, fully adjustable to provide all-round visibility.
need to obtain permission from the appropriate Manager or Supervisor before using any forklift;
for battery corrosion for any obvious loose parts or materials o that the forks are free from cracks and defects;
Hydraulic rams hoses lines
Test pressure on brake padel
test the lift cylinder and tilt cylinder
Test the foot brake and park brake
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Load weight should be within the RL of the particular hand pallet jack
Load height should be such that the operator has clear visibility in the direction of travel
Secure the load on a pallet or place it in a stillage so that it will not slip, shift or fall
Use a hand pallet jack fitted with brakes if required to stop on a ramp or regularly use a ramp
Start and stop the pallet jack gradually to prevent the load from slipping
Is there any fluid leaks on floor below the truck?
What are the Tyres - Condition and Pressure
Are the Arms in good condition
Is the Capacity Plate attached and visible?
Is the Service break functioning smoothly?
Is the Steering operation functioning smoothly?
Drive Control - forward/reverse working?
Raise and Lowering Controls working normally?
Horn - functioning