Forklift Pre-Shift Inspection

Tap through a daily forklift pre-shift inspection checklist and get a clean, dated inspection report you can print, text or file. Free, no sign-up.

Service & parking brakesCRITICAL
SteeringCRITICAL
HornCRITICAL
Seat belt / operator restraintCRITICAL
Forks, chains & mast (no cracks, bends, wear)CRITICAL
Hydraulic controls & leaksCRITICAL
Tires & wheelsCRITICAL
Lights & backup alarm
Overhead guard & load backrestCRITICAL
Fluid levels (oil, coolant, hydraulic)
Battery / fuel tank & connections
Data plate legible
Running a warehouse? Forklift Pro saves every inspection, flags tagged-out trucks and lets supervisors sign off. See Forklift Pro

How it works

  1. Fill in the fields. Only the ones marked * are required.
  2. Tap Write my inspection report.
  3. Copy, print or download the result. Nothing is saved.

Made for: Forklift operators and warehouse leads.

Questions

Is a daily forklift inspection required?

In the US, OSHA rule 1910.178(q)(7) says industrial trucks must be examined before being placed in service, at least daily, or after each shift when used around the clock. Check your own company policy too.

What happens if an item fails?

If any critical item (brakes, steering, horn, seat belt, forks/mast, hydraulics, tires, overhead guard) needs attention, the report says to tag the truck out and tell your supervisor. Never operate a truck with a safety defect.

Is my information saved?

No. Your answers are used to write the report and are not stored.

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