Sr.

Items/Parts Details of the Parts OK Defect

1. General Good condition with no damage, excessive dirt or rust. Any defects previously
noted repaired.
2. Forks Correctly positioned, not damaged, cracked, bent or worn. Anchor pins secure
and not worn, loose or bent.
3. Carriage Plate No damage or distortion, sitting square to the mast and lubricated. End stop
bolts engaged and secure.
4. Mast No damage, distortion or cracks. No undue wear, scoring, dirt or foreign bodies
in channels. End stops secure. Rollers, no uneven wear or incorrect tracking.
Slides intact and secure.
5. Back Rest Extension / In good condition, secure with no distortion or cracks.
Load Guard
6. Lift Chains Not damaged worn or stretched, no broken links or rust. All pins in place.
7. Tyres No damage, excessive dirt or wear, rust, cracks, splits or separation of tyres and
rims. Pneumatic tyres correct air pressure.
8. Wheels Undamaged and free from obstruction and debris. All nuts secure and in place.
9. Overhead Guard / Roll Secure, undamaged with no loose items.
Over Protection Frame
10. Energy Source Gas or Diesel: Engine oil, fuel and radiator water level correct. Gas bottle
secured, no rust, corrosion or damaged pipes, hoses or seals.
Electric: Electrolyte level, battery plug and connections correct. Power cable
intact, connected and secure. No exposed wires, battery brackets secure and
battery adequately charged.
11. Hydraulics No damage or fluid leaks, no splits in hoses, no leaks around fittings.
12. Operator’s Compartment Clean with no loose items.
13. Access: Steps and grab handles in good condition and clean.
14. Lights, Windscreen and Clean and undamaged.
Mirrors (if fitted):
15. Fire Extinguisher (if Secure and charged.
fitted)
16. Seat: Good condition, secure and adjusted correctly.
17. Safety Belt: Accessible, in good condition and working correctly.
18. Ignition & Electrical Working correctly. All gauges and instruments visible and working.
System
19. Reversing Alarm and Working correctly and audible.
Horn:
20. Warning Lights & Lights Working correctly.
(if fitted)
21. Hydraulic Controls Working smoothly and correctly.
22. Brakes (Foot & Parking) Working correctly.
23. Clutch & Gearshift: Working smoothly and correctly.
24. Steering Working correctly with no excessive play.
25. Exhaust No excessive smoke, sparks or flames.

Forklift Truck Operator Pre-Use Checks

Vehicle Serial / Identification Number: ______________________________________________

Operator’s Signature: Date: _________________

Manager’s / Supervisor’s Signature Date

Note: This is a sample operator pre-use forklift truck checklist. It is recommended that employers prepare their operator pre-use checklists,
taking account of the manufacturer’s recommendations, the type and use of their forklift trucks.
Sr. Visual Checks Status Sr. Practical / Operational Checks Status
✔ OK ✖ ✔ OK ✖ DEFECT
DEFECT
1. General Condition. 1. Seat
2. Forks. 2. Ignition and Electrical Systems.
3. Carriage Plate. 3. Reversing Alarm and Horn.
4. Mast. 4. Warning Lights and Lights
5. Back Rest Extension 5. Hydraulic Controls.
6. Lift Chains. 6. Brakes (Foot & Parking).
7. Tyres. 7. Clutch and Gearshift.
8. Wheels. 8. Steering
9. Overhead Guard / Roll Over 9. Exhaust
10. Protection Frame. 10. Safety Belt
11. Energy Source. 11. Noise
12. Hydraulics. Other (s)
13. Identification / Rating Plate.
14. Operator’s Compartment.
15. Access.
16. Lights, Windscreen and Mirrors
17. Fire Extinguisher (if fitted).
Forklift Truck Operator Pre-Use Checks
Working Environment If used on the Public Road Thorough Examination Important Notice
 No evidence of leaks. Forklift truck registered and The thorough examination Head, stop and direction
 No obstructions (overhead number plate (front and rear) carried out every 12 months indicator lights are not
or in working area). displayed, clean and legible. (every 6 months if used to required if the truck
 Correct forklift type for the lift persons) by a competent cannot exceed 12 miles
 Valid tax and insurance person and test certificate per hour (19 Kilometers
working environment.
disc displayed. available. per hour) provided that the
 Road lights (side, head, driver is visible on all
rear, stop and number plate sides, can give hand
lights) in place, clean, signals to other traffic and
correct colour and working the vehicle is not used
correctly. during lighting-up hours
except in an adequately lit
public place.