Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Checklist

A leading cause of forklift fatality and serious injury accidents is due to mechanical failure. It has been proven that properly inspecting the forklift before use reduces the number of accidents. The forklift's operator's or safety manual should detail the proper inspection process for your particular machine. The machine must be taken out of service, if the forklift operator finds a defect during the inspection process. 

OSHA does not require a written record of forklift inspections. However, there are good reasons for documenting these examinations. 

· Completing a checklist helps to ensure that items are not missed during the process.

· A completed forklift inspection checklist allows operators to report defects.

· Keeping a written record of the forklift inspection can be used as evidence that the machine was examined.

· When problems are found during the inspection, noting these issues alerts maintenance personnel.

These powered industrial truck inspection forms allow forklift operators to document the daily or pre-shift inspection. The documents can be printed on both sides of the page, and the margins are indented for use in a three-ring binder. There is also a text box for your company name. 

The Costello Safety LLC forklift inspection checklists are specific to forklift classifications and subclasses. Many common forklift checklists are available. If the checklist for your forklift is not available, simply find the document that is closest to your forklift, and make any necessary changes.