Forklift Checklist
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Daily Inspection
Check mast and carriage for any damage or foreign items.
Check chains and fixing bolts for damaged links, obvious stretching and appropriate lubrication.
Check forks for any sign of cracks, especially at the heels, or any other sign of damage or excess wear
Check the tyres and wheels.
Check the tynes are properly attached.
Check any attachments.
Check the safety devices such as seat belts, warning devices, flashing lights and beepers.
Check the battery and connector.
Check the guards.
Check the fluid levels.
Check the braking and hydraulic systems.
Operation
The areas where forklifts operate are well-ventilated.
The areas where forklifts operate are well-lit.
The surfaces where forklifts operate are level and non-slip.
Forklifts are fitted with load-cell-weighing devices.
Forklifts are fitted with tilt restrictors.
Forklifts are fitted with operator restraint interlocks.
Operators verify that the forklift truck has the capacity to pick up the load.
Batteries are charged in a well-ventilated area.
Eye-washing facilities are available and located near where battery charging is done.
Precautions
Inspect the forklift before use.
Inspect the load before attempting to move it.
Wear protective gear.
Use a spotter.
Keep the load low enough that it will not block your vision.
Do not allow any person to ride on any part of the forklift.
Be sure to lower the forks, when the forkllift not in use.
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Presented by:
Taylor Peterson
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Forklift Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Forklift steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Forklift workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Forklift checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Forklift Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Forklift comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.