Forklifts Checklist

*Are there records for commissioning and all alterations, inspections and maintenance, particularly for brakes, steering, hydraulics and tyres?

*Are forklifts in good working order, with fittings as required by law?

*Are pre-operational checks conducted of: Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPs) or Falling Objects Protection Structures(FOPs), where applicable:

*Seat:

*Seat belt:

*Lights:

*steering:

*Controls:

*Horn:

*Gas cylinder:

*Warning Signs (decals);

*Brakes:

*Mast;

*Reverse Alarms;

*Chains;

*Tynes:

*Hoses:

*Counterweight:

*Are operators 18 years or older?

*Do operators hold a current high risk work licence?

*Are the capacity charts legible, applicable to the particular forklift, amended for attachments and display the load limits for the particular forklift?

*Are the operators’ manuals legible, accessible, apply to specific forklifts and have details as per manufacturers’specifications?

*Is work organised for the safety of the operator and others?

*Are checks made of: Work surface

*Ramps:

*Loading docks;

*Signs:

*Hazardous areas;

*Control of traffic:

*Control of pedestrians:

*Unless otherwise instructed, is it ensured that keys are not left in unattended forklift to prevent unauthorised use?

*Are controls labelled?

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