Forklift Daily Checklist

I have been trained and certified on the equipment(make and model on certification matches)

YesNo

Date*

Date of inspection

Weight:*

Make:*

Model:*

Forklift Unit #:*

Operator:*

First Name

Last Name

Branch*

Hour Reading:*

Operator's Signature*

Before beginning operation of the Forklift check each item below. Notify the supervisor of any items that require maintenance and take the Forklift out of service.

Select the "Does Not Apply" option for any item that does not apply to the Forklift being checked.

Explain any problems or missing items below in the remarks.

OK

NS

Key Off / Visual Checks

Overhead Guard: damaged, loose, missing*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Hydraulic Cylinders: damaged, leaking*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Mast/Carriage Assembly: damaged, loose or missing parts, excessive wear, leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Lift Chains and Rollers: damaged, uneven chain tension*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Forks: damaged, bent, worn*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Tires & Wheels: damaged, worn, loose*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

LP Gas Tank and Hose (LP gas trucks only): tank secure, hose damage, leaks, gas odor*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Seat and Seat Belts: damaged, loose or missing?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Warning Decals/Operators Manual: missing or not readable?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Data Plate/Load Chart: missing or not readable?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Battery: properly installed, caps and cables tight & undamaged, charge, electrolyte level*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Gauges/Instruments: damaged or missing*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Engine Oil: check level, dirty, leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Transmission Fluid: check level, leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Hydraulic Fluid: check level*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

OK

NS

Key On/ Operating Checks

Lights-Front/Tail/Brake: do they all work?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Gauges: do they all work?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Mast: lifts and lowers smoothly, chains and rollers operate properly, excess noise, fluid leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Carriage and Attachments: tilts forward and backward smoothly, excess noise, leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Steering: works properly, excess free play, leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Horn: does it work?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Control levers: operate properly, loose or binding, returns to center freely*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Directional/Speed Control: operates properly, loose or binding, returns to neutral freely*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Directional/Speed Control: operates properly, loose or binding, returns to neutral freely*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Drive Axle: noise or lubricant leaks*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Service Brakes: does truck stop properly in forward and reverse?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Backup Alarm (if equipped): does it work?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Parking Brake Functional*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Battery Check (electric trucks): does battery show full charge under load?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Safety Door & Switch (if equipped): in place and working properly?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Work Platform (if equipped): does platform raise and lower smoothly?*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Fire Extinguisher Annually, Monthly inspected and fully charged*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Skid Steer*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Front end loader*

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Sky Trac *

OKNSDoes Not Apply

Remarks