safety
Forklift Inspection Checklist
A driver-level pre-use check that takes ten minutes and prevents most incidents.
Walk-around visual check
Damage, leaks, loose parts and clean mast.
~3 min
Tyres and wheels
Pressure, cuts, wear and secure nuts.
~2 min
Forks and mast
No cracks, heel wear within limits, chains even and lubricated.
~3 min
Hydraulics and controls
Lift, tilt and side-shift smooth with no drift.
~3 min
Brakes, steering and horn
Service and park brake tested before use.
~3 min
Lights, alarms and seatbelt
Reverse alarm, beacon and belt working.
~2 min
Battery or fuel and log
Charge level, no leaks. Sign the daily log.
~4 min
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