Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist

Counterbalance Forklift · Interactive Form

This check must be made by the truck operator daily at the start of the shift.

The employer must keep a record for at least two years of any defect. Copy or print the record at the bottom and file it.

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Read this first. Caution: If the truck is found to need repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes to an unsafe condition, the matter shall be reported immediately to the designated authority, and the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to a safe operating condition. If during operation, the truck becomes unsafe in any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to the designated authority, and the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition. Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so.

0 of 20 required answered

The machine

Which machine, and who checked it

The manual's form asks for these. They head the record you copy or print at the end.

Start of shift

Inspection sequence

Daily, at the start of the shift

1Visual checks

  • 1.1 OPERATORS MANUAL: Present in paper format, and readable.
    1.1. OPERATORS MANUAL: Present in paper format, and readable.
  • 1.2 DAMAGE: Bent, dented or broken parts.
    1.2. DAMAGE: Bent, dented or broken parts.
  • 1.3 LEAKS: Fuel, oil, radiator, hydraulics.
    1.3. LEAKS: Fuel, oil, radiator, hydraulics.
  • 1.4 TIRES & WHEELS: Drive wheels, steer wheels.
    1.4. TIRES & WHEELS: Drive wheels, steer wheels.
  • 1.5 FORKS: Secure, not bent, cracked, or badly worn.
    1.5. FORKS: Secure, not bent, cracked, or badly worn.
  • 1.6 CHAINS, CABLES & HOSES: In place.
    1.6. CHAINS, CABLES & HOSES: In place.
  • 1.7 BATTERY: Battery cable and connector condition. Cable routing (not outside of truck). Battery retainer securely in place.
    1.7. BATTERY: Battery cable and connector condition. Cable routing (not outside of truck). Battery retainer securely in place.
  • 1.8 GUARDS: All guards in place and condition. Overhead, load backrest, etc.
    1.8. GUARDS: All guards in place and condition. Overhead, load backrest, etc.
  • 1.9 MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES: Safety harness or seat belt, fire extinguisher, name/data plate, warning labels in good condition.
    1.9. MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES: Safety harness or seat belt, fire extinguisher, name/data plate, warning labels in good condition.
  • 1.10 OPERATOR COMPARTMENT/CONTROLS: All controls, pedals, etc. in good condition. Seat locks in position.
    1.10. OPERATOR COMPARTMENT/CONTROLS: All controls, pedals, etc. in good condition. Seat locks in position.

2Operational checks

  • 2.1 POWER UP: Turn on key. All indicator lights and alarms are working.
    2.1. POWER UP: Turn on key. All indicator lights and alarms are working.
  • 2.2 POWER DISCONNECT: Cuts off all electrical power.
    2.2. POWER DISCONNECT: Cuts off all electrical power.
  • 2.3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES: Horn, audible signals, entry bar, flashing lights, indicator lights, etc. work properly.
    2.3. ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES: Horn, audible signals, entry bar, flashing lights, indicator lights, etc. work properly.
  • 2.4 STEERING: No binding, no excessive play.
    2.4. STEERING: No binding, no excessive play.
  • 2.5 BRAKES & TRAVEL CONTROLS: Check braking & plugging distances while traveling slowly at first then at higher speeds.
    2.5. BRAKES & TRAVEL CONTROLS: Check braking & plugging distances while traveling slowly at first then at higher speeds.
  • 2.6 PARKING BRAKE: Seat, hand, or foot.
    2.6. PARKING BRAKE: Seat, hand, or foot.
  • 2.7 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS: Test all hydraulic functions for smooth and proper operation and no unusual noise.
    2.7. HYDRAULIC CONTROLS: Test all hydraulic functions for smooth and proper operation and no unusual noise.
  • 2.8 ATTACHMENTS: Function properly, no unusual noise, securely in place especially removable attachments.
    2.8. ATTACHMENTS: Function properly, no unusual noise, securely in place especially removable attachments.
  • 2.9 LIMIT SWITCHES: Travel limit, lift limit, tilt limit, etc.
    2.9. LIMIT SWITCHES: Travel limit, lift limit, tilt limit, etc.
  • 2.10 BATTERY CHARGE: Discharge meter in full green or 75% charge after raising forks.
    2.10. BATTERY CHARGE: Discharge meter in full green or 75% charge after raising forks.

Notes

Anything else worth recording

Use this for what the checks above do not cover. A noise that started today, a repair you are waiting on, who you took the machine over from. It prints with the rest of the form.

Where you are

Your record

Work through the checks above and the record builds here.

Preview

What prints

This is the record itself, not this page with the buttons hidden. It fills in as you work through the checks above, so you can see the sheet before you commit paper to it.

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