Forklift Pre-Start Checklist
 
A weekly pre-start checklist that helps forklift operators pick up faults before they cause an incident, and makes sure any forklift with a safety fault is tagged out and kept out of use.
 
What's included
A daily operator log for name, LF licence number, hour meter reading and initials
Engine-off checks (tyres, forks, mast and chains, hydraulics, fluids, battery or gas, seatbelt, data plate and more)
Engine-on checks (brakes, steering, horn, lights and alarms, controls, emergency stop and more)
A faults and tag-out table, plus a weekly supervisor review
A one-page instruction sheet with step-by-step guidance and tips
 
When to use it
At the start of every shift, before the forklift is used
When a different operator takes over
After any incident, near miss or impact
 
Make it yours
Fully editable in Microsoft Word. Add your logo, change any item to suit your workplace, and print it or use it on screen. Review it with your workers before you start using it.