Rough-terrain forklift pre-use check

The law and guidance behind it

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Regulations 4, 5 and 6 (suitability, maintenance, inspection)
• The manufacturer's instructions
• HSE L117, Rider-operated lift trucks

The questions

The machine

1. Make, model and fleet number
2. Operator
3. Hour meter

Walk round

1. No fluid leaks; oil, coolant and hydraulic levels right
2. Tyres or tracks sound, wheel nuts tight
3. No damage to the body, cab, guards or steps
4. Glass, mirrors and cameras clean and unbroken

This machine

1. Mast, chains and hydraulics sound, no leaks
2. Forks not cracked or bent, locked in place
3. Overhead guard and cab sound
4. Seat belt worn
5. Route and stacking area firm enough

Started up

1. Lights, beacon and horn work
2. Reversing alarm or warning device works
3. Brakes and parking brake work
4. Controls work and return to neutral
5. Result

Sign-off

1. Checked by the operator
2. Date and time
3. Signature

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