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Sample Daily Checklists for Powered Industrial Trucks |
The following checklists are intended to assist in providing training on OSHA's revised
powered industrial truck operator standards. They are not a substitute for any of the
provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, or for any standards issued
by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). OSHA wishes to acknowledge the UAW-Ford National Joint Committee on
Health and Safety for granting permission to use the checklists and related graphics. The revised OSHA standard for powered industrial truck training requires that an employer provide training to truck operators on a variety of topics. Among these topics are vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform. The following checklists are being provided as part of OSHA's ongoing effort to assist employers and employees in ensuring that a safe and healthful workplace is provided. The lists serve as a guide only and may not be totally inclusive. Each type of powered industrial truck is unique and checklists pertinent to each type of vehicle should be modified accordingly. It is recommended that the manufacturer's instructions on vehicle maintenance and owner's and operator's responsibilities also be consulted. The OSHA standards for powered industrial trucks should be evaluated to ensure compliance. Your workplace may have a variety of trucks that are being operated. They may include the following types of vehicles:
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Electric Forklift Truck |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Propane Forklift Truck |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Yard Forklift Truck |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Electric Transtacker |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Riding Grip Tow |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Stand-up Riding Tow Tractor |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Walking Pallet Truck |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Walking Transtacker |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Indoor Propane Tow Tractor |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Industrial Tractors |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Reach Truck |
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Daily Inspection Checklist: Order Picker |
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Sample Generic Checklist for Powered Industrial Trucks |
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Overhead Guard - Are there broken welds, missing bolts, or damaged areas? | |
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Hydraulic Cylinders - Is there leakage or damage on the lift, tilt, and attachment functions of the cylinders? | |
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Mast Assembly - Are there broken welds, cracked or bent areas, and worn or missing stops? | |
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Lift Chains and rollers | |
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Is there wear or damage or kinks, signs of rust, or any sign that lubrication is required? | |
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Is there squeaking? | |
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Forks | |
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Are they cracked or bent , worn, or mismatched? | |
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Is there excessive oil or water on the forks? | |
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Tires - What do the tires look like? | |
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Are there large cuts that go around the circumference of the tire? | |
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Are there large pieces of rubber missing or separated from the rim? | |
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Are there missing lugs? | |
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Is there bond separation that may cause slippage? | |
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Battery Check | |
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Are the cell caps and terminal covers in place? | |
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Are the cables missing insulation? | |
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Hydraulic Fluid - Check level? | |
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Gauges - Are they all properly working? | |
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Steering | |
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Is there excessive free play? | |
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If power steering, is the pump working? | |
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Brakes | |
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If pedal goes all the way to the floor when you apply the service brake, that is the first indicator that the brakes are bad. Brakes should work in reverse, also. | |
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Does the parking brake work? The truck should not be capable of movement when the parking brake is engaged. | |
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Lights - If equipped with lights, are they working properly? | |
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Horn - Does the horn work?
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Safety seat - if the truck is equipped with a safety seat is it working? | |
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Load Handling Attachments | |
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Is there hesitation when hoisting or lowering the forks, when using the forward or backward tilt, or the lateral travel on the side shift? | |
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Is there excessive oil on the cylinders? | |
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Propane Tank - Is the tank guard bracket properly positioned and locked down? | |
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Propane Hose | |
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Is it damaged? It should not be frayed, pinched, kinked, or bound in any way. | |
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Is the connector threaded on squarely and tightly? | |
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Propane Odor - If you detect the presence of propane gas odor, turn off the tank valve and report the problem. | |
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Engine Oil - Check levels. | |
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Engine Coolant - Visually check the level. Note: Never remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Stand to the side and turn your face away. Always use a glove or rag to protect your hand. | |
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Transmission Fluid - Check levels? | |
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Windshield Wipers - Do they work properly? | |
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Seat Belts - Do they work? | |
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Safety Switch - (found on stand up riding tow tractors) Is it working? | |
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Hand guards - (found on stand up riding tow tractors, walking pallet trucks, walking transtackers) Are they in place? | |
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Tow Hook | |
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Does it engage and release smoothly? | |
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Does the safety catch work properly? | |
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Control Lever - Does the lever operate properly? | |
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Safety Interlock - (found on order pickers) If the gate is open, does the vehicle run? | |
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Gripper Jaws - (found on order pickers) Do the jaws open and close quickly and smoothly? | |
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Work Platform - (found on order pickers) Does the platform raise and lower smoothly? |