Forklift Operator Daily Checklist

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Forklift Operator’s Daily Checklist

Company Name : Date:

Week beginning. Checked by:

Note: This check must be made by the truck operator daily at the start of the shift. Check () OK or Needs repair or adjustments (give details in the comments
section below). Retain this form for one year.
DAY OF THE WEEK
Sr. Forklift Operator’s Daily Checklist
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
Inspection Sequence OK Repair OK Repair OK Repair OK Repair OK Repair OK Repair OK Repair

DAMAGE - Bent, dented or broken parts

LEAKS – Fuel, oil, radiator, hydraulics


TIRES & WHEELS – Drive wheels, steer wheels, load wheels, casters,
etc.
VISUAL CHECKS

FORKS – Secure, not bent, cracked, or badly worn

CHAINS, CABLES & HOSES – In place and readily available


BATTERY – Battery cable and connector condition. Cable routing
(not outside of the truck). Battery retainer securely in place.
GUARDS – All guards are in place and condition. Overhead, load
backrest, etc. Gates and side rails
MECHANICAL SAFETY DEVICES – Operator harness or seat belt, fire
extinguisher, name/data plate, warning labels, etc. in good
condition.

OPERATOR COMPARTMENT/CONTROLS – All controls, steering


tiller, pedals, etc. in good condition. Seat locks in position.

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POWER UP – Turn on the key. All indicators such as lights and
alarms are working correctly.
POWER DISCONNECT – Cuts off all electrical power.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICES – Horn, audible signals, entry bar,
flashing lights, indicator lights, etc. work properly
STEERING – No binding, no excessive play
BRAKES & TRAVEL CONTROLS – Check to brake & plugging
OPERATIONAL CHECKS

distances while travelling slowly at first. If ok, then check at higher


speeds. Acceleration is smooth, not jerky.

PARKING BRAKE – Seat, hand, or foot

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS – Test all hydraulic functions for smooth


and proper operation and no unusual noise.
ATTACHMENTS – Function properly, no unusual noise, securely in
place, especially removable attachments.
LIMIT SWITCHES – Travel limit, lift limit, tilt limit, safety reverse
(walkies), etc.)
BATTERY CHARGE – Discharge meter in full green or 75% charge
after raising forks.
WIRE GUIDANCE (SP and Turret Option) – Acquisition, tracking.
Brakes set, alarm works, test by slowly driving off end aisle wire.
END AISLE CONTROL (SP and Turret Option) – The alarm beeps and
the truck slows down or stops as programmed at the aisle end.

Caution –
A. If the truck is found to require 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/vehicle shall not be driven or operated until it has been restored to a safe
operating condition.
B. 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.
C. Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so.

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