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Forklift Pre-Start Checklist Template

This forklift pre-start checklist contains 11 essential questions which can help spot forklift defects and damages. Regularly perform this forklift checklist in 10 minutes and help keep improve safety. Use Lumiform to generate reports on the spot and submit urgent cases to your manager with captured photos as added pieces of evidence of potential risks that may cause serious harm and injury in the workplace.

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Audit
Take a picture of the forklift
Engine
Any visual damage?
Any damage to signage or rating plates on forklift?
Any faults with the emergency stop?
Any faults with the control functions?
Any unusual noise or vibration?
Any damage to tines or load backrest?
Any damage to overhead guard or ROPS?
Any faults with tires including wheel nuts, inflation pressure and tread?
Any fluid leaks?
Any fluids outside of their appropriate range including engine, hydraulic, transmission, brake fluid, coolant and power steering?
Any faults with reverse beeper, lights or horn?
Completion
This is to confirm that you have completed the prestart check and that you will tag the vehicle out and report it to VMS if not safe to operate.
Full Name and Signature of Inspector
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Please note that this checklist template is a hypothetical appuses-hero example and provides only standard information. The template does not aim to replace, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or any other applicable law. You should seek your professional advice to determine whether the use of such a checklist is appropriate in your workplace or jurisdiction.