Forklift Safety

Use this Forklift Safety Inspection checklist to ensure that the equipment is compliant with recommended Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.

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Forklift Safety



Legislation

1. Do the forklifts meet the established design and construction requirements?


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2. Has the forklift been modified?


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3. Was written approval obtained from the truck manufacturer for any modifications or additions that affect the capacity and safe operation of the vehicle?


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4. Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals are changed to specify any modifications or additions to the vehicle.


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5. Are all nameplates and markings in place and in a legible condition?


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6. Are forklifts that are used in hazardous locations appropriately marked/approved for such usage?


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Batteries

1. Are batteries being charged only in designated areas?


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2. Are appropriate facilities provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolytes?


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3. Are appropriate arrangements made for fire extinguishing?


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4. Are appropriate arrangements made for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks?


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5. Is there access to adequate ventilation to disperse fumes from gassing batteries?


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6. Are conveyors, overhead hoists or other materials handling equipment provided for handling batteries?


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7. Are reinstalled batteries properly positioned and secured?


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8. Are siphons or carboy tilters used for handling electrolytes?


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9. Are forklifts are properly positioned and brakes applied before workers start to change or charge batteries?


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10. Are the vent caps fully functional?


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11. Are precautions taken to avoid smoking, any open flames, sparks or electric arcs in battery charging areas and during storage/changing of propane fuel tanks?


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12. Are tools and other metallic objects kept away from the top of uncovered/open batteries?


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13. Are the concentrations of noxious gases and fumes monitored to be below acceptable levels?


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Training

1. Have forklift operators been trained and evaluated by certified persons with the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their performance?


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2. Have forklift operators successfully completed training and evaluation?


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3. Are forklift operators competent to operate a vehicle safely?


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4. Did the training program include all truck-related, workplace-related topics and the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178 for safe truck operation?


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5. Is refresher training provided whenever an operator was observed operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss incident?


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6. Is refresher training and evaluation conducted whenever an operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck or whenever a condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck?


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7. Is the performance of every operator evaluated at least once every three years?


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Safe Practices

1. When a forklift is left unattended, are load engaging means are fully lowered, with controls neutralized, power shut off and brakes set?


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2. Are operators maintaining a safe distance from the edge of ramps or platforms while using forklifts on any elevated dock, platform or freight car?


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3. Is there sufficient headroom for the forklift and operator under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc.?


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4. Are overhead guards provided and in good condition to protect forklift operators from falling objects?


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5. Do operators observe all traffic regulations, including authorized plant speed limits?


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6. Are drivers required to look in the direction of and keep a clear view of the path of travel?


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7. Are dock boards (bridge plates) are properly secured when loading or unloading from dock to truck?


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8. Are there clear signs promoting safe driving?


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9. Are all loads stable, safely arranged and fall within the rated capacity of the truck?


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10. Do operators turn off the engine before filling the fuel tanks?


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11. Are replacement parts of trucks of the same quality and safety as those used in the original design?


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12. Are all forklifts examined for safety before being placed into service?


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13. Are all unsafe or defective forklifts removed from service?


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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