The 5 Deadly Forklift Dangers

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

OSHA Training Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Deadly Danger # 1: Forklift Overturns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CaseOperator killed after overturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CaseForklift falls off loading dock and overturns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Deadly Danger # 2: Nearby Worker Struck by Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

CasePunch press operator struck by forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Case Employee killed by forklift operator with an obstructed forward view . . . . 4

Deadly Danger # 3: Victim Crushed by Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CaseWorker crushed after fall from forklift forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CaseOperator crushed and killed after backing a forklift into an excavation . . . 6

Deadly Danger # 4: Falls from Forklifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7CaseFall from an elevated cage-type safety platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CaseFall from pallet raised by forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Deadly Danger # 5: Failure to Inspect or Perform Proper Maintenance . . 8

CaseOperator killed after defective forklift overturns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CaseEmployee killed by lift truck with damaged safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What Can You Do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Handout 1: Preventing Injuries and Deaths of WorkersWho Operate or Work Near Forklifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Handout 2: Sample Daily Checklists for Powered Industrial Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . 13


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Introduction

OSHA estimates that 1 million forklifts are used in workplaces across the UnitedStates. Each year, nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously

injured in forklift-related incidents.How can that be? Doesnt OSHA require that all employees be thoroughly trainedand evaluated before being authorized to operate powered industrial trucks? Yes,indeed it does.

OSHA Training Requirements

Forklift drivers must receive training that includes the following:

N Formal instruction (e.g., classroom, video, written material),

N Practical instruction (demonstrations and practice exercises),and

NEvaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

The training must also be:

N Specific to the lift trucks operated, and

N Specific to the hazards of the workplace in which they will be operated.

All too frequently, however, employees fail to realize that there are grave dangersthat accompany forklift operations in the workplace and how much their livesdepend on following the rules for safe operation.

Often trainees behave like the airline passengers we have all observed who deter-minedly ignore the emergency instructions presented by airline cabin personnelbefore each flight. They look out the window or investigate the contents of the freeairline magazineanything that would indicate that they are experienced travel-ers and have heard it all before.

The same may well be true of your employees. Maybe they have heard it allbeforebut do they remember how importantthese safety rules really are? Someactual examples of horrific accidents that have occurred may make them sit upand take notice. The following are the leading causes of fatal forklift injuriesaccording to the National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities (NTOF) SurveillanceSystem. Make sure the 5 deadly dangers of forklift operations are a featured part ofyour training for operators and all other workers.

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Deadly Danger # 1: Forklift Overturns

Close to one out of every four fatalities occurs when a forklift tips over. Poweredindustrial trucks are not as stable as automobiles and can easily tip if they are over-

loaded or if the load is not well-balanced. In addition, the load becomes much lessstable if the forks are not kept as close as possible to the ground. Other risk factorsinclude operating on a grade or a ramp and making sharp turns. Combine thoserisk factors with an operator who is not using a seat belt and the result is a recipefor disaster. In a tipover, the operator will be safer if he or she stays with the vehicleand leans away from the fall.

Two cases illustrate how easily a rollover can occur:

N CaseOperator killed after overturn

A 37-year-old shop foreman was fatally injured after the sit-down-type forklift hewas operating overturned. The victim was turning while backing down an inclinewith a 4% grade. The forklift was transporting a 3-foot-high, 150-pound stack ofcardboard with the forks raised approximately 60 inches off the ground. No onewitnessed the incident. The victim was found with his head pinned under the over-head guard. The forklift was not equipped with a seat belt [California Departmentof Health Services].

Notice that the forklift was turning while backing down an incline. The additionalfactor in this case was a 150-pound load being carried approximately 5 feet off thegroundan obvious reason the forklift was unstable.

N CaseForklift falls off loading dock and overturns

A 41-year-old male laborer was fatally injured when the sit-down-type forklift he wasoperating fell off a loading dock and pinned him under the overhead guard. The

forklift was not equipped with a seat belt. The loading dock had large cracks in thesurface and was in need of extensive repair. It was raining when the victim left thestorage building to lift a load from the back of a pickup truck. Evidence indicatesthat either the victims forklift was too close to the outer edge of the loading dock(which crumbled) or the right front tire was caught in a large crack in the loadingdock, causing the forklift to overturn [Indiana State Department of Health].

Some important safety rules applyfirst, to prevent rollovers, and second, to protectoperators from being killed by the weight of the truck if a rollover should occur.

To prevent rollovers:

N Make sure the load is stable and safely arranged on the forks.

N Do not tilt the forks forward except when picking up or depositing a load.

N Tilt the load backward only enough to stabilize the load.

N On grades, tilt the load back and raise it only as far as needed to clear theroad surface.

N Use extreme caution on grades or rampsnormally, you should travel onlystraight up and down.

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N Keep the load uphill when going up or down an incline.

N Do not raise or lower the forks while the forklift is moving.

N Do not attempt sharp turnsslow down to make turns.

In a car or truck the front wheels steer the vehicle. Forklifts have the steeringwheels in the rear. The front wheels support most of the load while the rear end

swings in a circle. The operator must be sure that there is room for the rear end toswing when making turns.

N Slow down on wet or slippery surfaces.

N Train operators to handle asymmetrical loads when their work includes thisactivity.

To protect operators:

N Make sure that workers do not operate a forklift unless they have been trainedand certified.

N Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive written safety program thatincludes worker training, operator licensure, and a timetable for reviewing and

revising the program.N Inform operators of sit-down-type forklifts that they can be crushed by the over-

head guard or another part of the truck after jumping from an overturning forklift.

N Train operators of sit-down-type forklifts to:

Stay with the truck if lateral or longitudinal tipover occurs.

Hold on firmly and lean away from the point of impact.

Many fatal accidents occur when the operator tries to jump. As the forklift beginsto tip, it will move slowlytricking the operator into believing that there is time tojump safely. However, once the center of gravity is past the wheel line, the tipoverwill accelerate and the forklifts overhead guard will quickly trap and crush the

operator who is trying to escape.N Train operators of stand-up-type forklifts with rear-entry access to exit from the

truck by stepping backward if a lateral tipover occurs.

N Require operators of sit-down-type forklifts to use seat belts

Since 1992, forklift manufacturers have been required to equip new sit-down-typeforklifts with operator restraint systems. Most manufacturers also offer restraint sys-tems that can be retrofitted on older forklifts. Many of the fatalities resulting fromoverturns of sit-down-type forklifts might have been prevented if the operator hadbeen restrained. The overhead guard of the forklift is generally the part thatcrushes the operators head or torso after he or she falls or jumps outside of theoperators compartment. The risk of being crushed by the overhead guard oranother rigid part of the forklift is greatly reduced if the operator of a sit-down-typeforklift remains inside the operators compartment. Because there are still manyolder forklifts not equipped with a restraint system and operator compliance is lessthan 100% on even fully equipped forklifts, operators of sit-down-type vehiclesshould be instructed not to jump from the operators compartment but to stayinside by leaning in the opposite direction of the overturn.



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Deadly Danger # 2: Nearby WorkerStruck by Forklift

Operators may not be sufficiently aware that they cannot stop a forklift on a dimeand drive at unsafe speeds. It is important that they watch out for area workers whomay be pedestrians or simply working at their assigned stations. At times, driversmay be operating in reverse or with restricted visibility because of the size of aload. In addition, there may be blind corners in the workplace where speedshould be reduced even further and regulations require that a warning horn besounded. Consider the following instance:

N CasePunch press operator struck by forklift

A 39-year-old female punch press operator at a computer components manufac-turer was fatally injured while performing normal work tasks at her station. A forkliftwas traveling in reverse at high speed toward the victims workstation. A witness

observed the forklift striking a metal scrap bin (about 3 by 5 by 3 feet), propellingit toward the punch press station. The bin hit the press and rebounded toward theforklift. There, it was hit once again and shoved back against the corner of the press,striking and crushing the victim against the press [NIOSH].

N Case Employee killed by forklift operator with an obstructedforward view

Longshoremen were transferring paper rolls from a cargo vessel to a pier shed,using a crane and forklift trucks. The paper rolls, which are each approximately50 inches in diameter and weigh about 1,500 pounds, were lifted out of the vesseland placed on the pier by an on-board crane. After the forklift driver picked up thepaper rolls, he backed down the pier, past the shed door, then drove forward a few

feet and turned right through the door into the shed.

At the time of the incident, the victim was standing near the center of the doorwayof the shed as the driver turned right into the shed doorway. The left front side ofthe forklift struck the gang carrier and killed him. Despite training, the forklift driverfailed to slow down and sound the horn as he turned the vehicle through the door-way of the shed. A video camera mounted on the right side frame of the forklifttruck, intended to provide a clear line of sight for the operator to engage/disen-gage the load, was inoperative [OSHA].

Everyone can take certain safety steps to prevent collisions between forklifts andworkers on foot. Unfortunately, when they do occur, the forklift will be the winner

every time.Management should:

N Separate forklift traffic and other workers, where possible.

N Limit some aisles to workers on foot only or forklifts only.

N Restrict the use of forklifts near time clocks, break rooms, cafeterias, and mainexits, particularly when the flow of workers on foot is at a peak (such as at theend of a shift or during breaks).



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N Ensure that workplace safety inspections are routinely conducted by a personwho can identify hazards and conditions that are dangerous to workers.

N Install workstations, control panels, and equipment away from aisles, when possible.

N Not locate bins, racks, or other materials at corners, intersections, or other loca-tions that obstruct the view of operators or workers at workstations.

N Enforce safe driving practices such as obeying speed limits, stopping at stopsigns, and slowing down and blowing the horn at intersections.

N Repair and maintain cracks, crumbling edges, and other defects on loadingdocks, aisles, and other operating surfaces.

N Install physical barriers where practical to ensure that workstations are isolatedfrom aisles traveled by forklifts.

N Evaluate intersections and other blind corners to determine whether overheaddome mirrors could improve the visibility of forklift operators or workers onfoot.

Operators should:

N Operate the forklift at a speed that will permit it to be stopped safely.

N Slow down and sound the horn at intersections and other locations wherevision is obstructed.

N Look toward the path of travel and keep a clear view of it.

N Make sure they dont pile the load so high that they cant see over it.

N When dismounting from a forklift, always set the parking brake, lower the forks,and neutralize the controls.

N Not drive up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.

Other workers should:

N Be aware of forklift traffic areasavoid them, if possibleand keep a sharp eye

out if they are walking in a forklift lane.

N Be ready to move quickly if they hear a warning horn or backup signal.

N Not listen to their iPod or other audio device if they are walking in a forklifttraffic area.

N Quickly move out of the way if they observe a forklift that looks unstable or isnot operating in a safe manner.



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Deadly Danger # 3: Victim CrushedBy Forklift

Forklifts are heavy. The average forklift weights several thousand pounds, similar toa medium-sized automobile. As a result, 16% of forklift fatalities occur when theirvictims are crushed by the vehicle.

N CaseWorker crushed after fall from forklift forks

A 36-year-old male electric-line technician was fatally injured after falling from andbeing run over by a forklift. While the operator was driving the forklift, the victimwas riding on the forks. As the operator approached an intersection, he sloweddown and turned his head to check for oncoming traffic. When he turned his headback, he could not see the victim. He stopped the forklift, dismounted, and foundthe victim underneath the right side of the forklift [NIOSH].

N CaseOperator crushed and killed after backing a forklift intoan excavation

A 40-year-old equipment operator who usually worked at another location waskilled when she backed a forklift across a loading dock and fell into a trench cov-ered with plywood. She was unaware that a 5-foot-wide, 4-foot-deep trench hadbeen dug across the loading dock a few hours earlier and covered with largesheets of plywood. When she backed over the plywood, the forklift broke throughand fell backward into the trench. The victim was crushed when the impact bentthe cage into the steering wheel [NIOSH].

Always follow these precautions:

N Do not allow passengers to ride on forklift trucks unless a seat is provided.

N Make sure passengers are using seat belts.

N Never allow workers to ride on the forks.

N Dont forget: The risk of being crushed by the overhead guard or other rigidpart of the forklift is greatly reduced if any occupants of a sit-down-typeforklift remain inside the operators compartment.

N If operating in an unfamiliar location, always check the route for any hazards.



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Deadly Danger # 4: Falls from Forklifts

It is not always necessary that a victim be crushedthe fall alone may be fatal. Offatal forklift accidents, 9% were the result of falls. Consider the two cases that follow:

N CaseFall from an elevated cage-type safety platform

A 61-year-old male maintenance manager of a shelter for the homeless died afterfalling 7 feet from a cage-type safety platform that had been elevated by a forklift.The safety platform had not been secured to the forklift before it was raised withthe worker inside. The victim removed a fluorescent lightbulb from its fixture andstepped to one side of the safety platform. When the victim shifted his weight fromthe center of the platform to the outer edge, the safety platform toppled off theforks. The victim fell about 7 feet, struck his head on a concrete floor, and was sub-sequently struck by the steel safety platform [NIOSH].

N CaseFall from pallet raised by forks

A 47-year-old male assistant warehouse manager was fatally injured while workingwith a forklift operator to pull tires from a storage rack. The two workers had placeda wooden pallet on the forks of the forklift, and the victim then stood on the pallet.The operator raised the forks and victim 16 feet above a concrete floor to the top ofthe storage rack. The victim had placed a few tires on the pallet when the operatornoticed that the pallet was becoming unstable. The victim lost his balance and fell,striking his head on the floor [NIOSH].

The following are important safety rules to prevent falls:

N Ensure that operators use only an approved lifting cage and adhere to generalsafety practices for elevating personnel with a forklift.

N Always secure the platform to the lifting carriage or forks.

N Provide means for personnel on the platform to shut power off to the truckwhenever the truck is equipped with vertical-only or vertical and horizontalcontrols for lifting personnel.

N Do not use a forklift to elevate workers who are standing on the forks.

N Do not elevate a worker on a platform unless the vehicle is directly below thework area.

N Whenever a truck is used to elevate personnel, secure the elevating platform tothe lifting carriage or forks of the forklift.

N Use restraining means such as rails, chains, or a body belt with a lanyard ordeceleration device for the person(s) on the platform.

N Do not drive to another location with the work platform elevated.



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Deadly Danger # 5: Failure to InspectOr Perform Proper Maintenance

NCaseOperator killed after defective forklift overturns

The 43-year-old president of an advertising sign company was killed while using asit-down-type forklift to unload steel tubing from a flatbed trailer. He was drivingthe forklift about 5 miles per hour beside the trailer on a concrete driveway with a3% grade. The victim turned the forklift behind the trailer, and the forklift began totip over on its side. The victim jumped from the operators seat to the driveway.When the forklift overturned, the victims head and neck became pinned to theconcrete driveway under the falling-object protective structure (overhead guard).An inspection of the forklift revealed that the right-side rear axle stop was dam-aged before the incident and was not restricting the lateral sway of the forkliftwhen it turned. Also, slack in the steering mechanism required the operator to turnthe steering wheel slightly more than half a revolution before the wheels started toturn. The forklift was not equipped with a seat belt [NIOSH].

Notice that, in this case, the forklift was being operated on a slight grade. The opera-tor was not using a seat belt (in fact, the forklift did not have one), so the immediatecause of death was the tipover and the operators attempt to jump free.

However, the underlying cause was the fact that the forklift had defects that had notbeen discovered by proper inspection. The forklift was still in operation and hadnot been removed from service pending repairs.

N CaseEmployee killed by lift truck with damaged safety devices

While backing up away from a flatbed trailer, the lift truck operator failed to see

two employees standing at the rear of the truck. The vehicle first struck the assis-tant manager in the back (pushing him to the side), and then struck the checker,apparently with the drivers side rear tire. After being knocked to the ground, thechecker was caught under the lift truck, dragged, and killed.

The drivers side cab window and both rearview mirrors on the lift truck weredamaged. Instead of replacing the broken window, the employer installed a pieceof cardboard over the broken section. The right rearview mirror was missing alto-gether, and the left rearview mirror mount was bent, causing the mirrors view tobe blocked by a post on the cab. There was evidence of rust in the bent portions ofthe right side mirror as well, indicating that the damage was not recent. For theoperator to see the area he was backing into, he would need to look out the cab

door, which would have required him to get out of his seat.This hazard might have been prevented by repairing or replacing the damagedrearview mirrors and the broken window in the lift truck cab, thus providing theoperator with a clear view to the rear. This hazard could also have been preventedby conducting routine inspections of the lift truck before each use, maintainingthe equipment in safe working condition, and immediately taking it out of servicewhen defects made it unsafe to operate [OSHA].



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Mechanical conditions or design features often cause or are an important contributingfactor in serious and fatal forklift accidents. Although the actual injury or fatality mayhave been caused by one of the first four dangers previously discussed, the accidentmight never have occurred in the first place if adequate inspection and maintenanceprocedures had been followed. The following are examples of problems relating toequipment or the workplace itself rather than to operator error or carelessness.

N Malfunction of brakes, including parking brakeN Malfunction of steeringexcess play or difficult steering

N Malfunction of clutch, shift linkage, or transmission

N Malfunction or damage to mast assembly, forks, overhead guard, or backrest

N Malfunction of horn or warning lights

N Overheating of engine

N Leaks in hydraulic systems or transmission

N Fuel leaks

N Buildup of great, oil, lint, or other flammable material that could cause a fire

N Sparks or flame from exhaust systemN Low tire pressure or poor tire condition

N Missing, inadequate, or malfunctioning safety devices

N Emissions from forklifts

N Blind spots or obstructions blocking drivers view

N Poor layout of controls and displays

N Damaged or missing seat belts

What Can You Do?The evidence is clear. Forklifts can and do perform vital work every day withoutaccident or injury.

The evidence is equally clear. There are far too many serious and fatal accidentsinvolving forklifts each year.

The decisions made in each workplace can make a big difference. Make sureyour workplace falls into the first category.

Set up your forklift safety policy and see that it is followed:

N Train managers to oversee forklift inspection, maintenance, and operations.N Train operators to understand how the forklift works and how to operate it safely.

N Train other workers to understand the dangers of forklifts.

N Follow all rules for inspection, proper maintenance, and prompt repair.

N Enforce safe operating rules and discipline any offenders.

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Handout 1: Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or

Work Near Forklifts

Workers: If you operate or work near forklifts, take these steps to protect yourself: Do not operate a forklift unless you have been trained and certified.

Use seat belts at all times.

Report to your supervisor any damage or problems that occur to a forklift duringyour shift.

Do not jump from an overturning, sit-down-type forklift. Stay with the truck, holding onfirmly and leaning in the opposite direction of the overturn.

Exit from a stand-up-type forklift with rear-entry access by stepping backward if a lateraltipover occurs.

Use extreme caution on grades or ramps.

On grades, tilt the load back and raise it only as far as needed to clear the roadsurface.

Do not raise or lower the forks while the forklift is moving.

Do not handle loads that are heavier than the weight capacity of the forklift.

Operate the forklift at a speed that will permit it to be stopped safely.

Slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision isobstructed.

Look toward the travel path and keep a clear view of it.

Do not allow passengers to ride on forklift trucks unless a seat is provided.

When dismounting from a forklift, set the parking brake, lower the forks or lifting carriage,and neutralize the controls.

Do not drive up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.

Do not use a forklift to elevate workers who are standing on the forks.

Elevate a worker on a platform only when the vehicle is directly below the work area.

Whenever a truck is used to elevate personnel, secure the elevating platform to thelifting carriage or forks of the forklift.

Use restraining means such as rails, chains, or a body belt with a lanyard ordeceleration device for the worker(s) on the platform.

Do not drive to another location with the work platform elevated.

Source: NIOSH ALERT 2001-109

WARNING!Workers who operate or work near forklifts may be struck or crushed bythe machine or the load being handled.


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Handout 2: Sample Daily Checklists for Powered Industrial Trucks

The following checklists are intended to assist in providing training on OSHAs powered industrial truckoperator standards. They are not a substitute for any of the provisions of the Occupational Safety andHealth Act of 1970 or for any standards issued by the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safetyand Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA wishes to acknowledge that this checklist and related graphicswere developed in cooperation with the Industrial Truck Association as part of the OSHA-ITA Alliance.

Operators Daily ChecklistInternal Combustion Engine Industrial TruckGas/LPG/Diesel Truck

Record of Fuel Added

SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS (PRIOR TO EACH SHIFT)Have a qualified mechanic correct all problems.

Date Operator Fuel

Truck# Model# Engine Oil

Department Serial# Radiator Coolant

Shift Hour Meter Hydraulic Oil

Engine Off Checks OK Maintenance

Leaks Fuel, Hydraulic Oil, Engine Oil, or Radiator Coolant

Tires Condition and Pressure

Forks, Top Clip Retaining Pin and Heel Check Condition

Load Backrest Securely Attached

Hydraulic Hoses, Mast Chains, Cables, and Stops Check Visually

Overhead Guard Attached

Finger Guards Attached

Propane Tank (LP Gas Truck) Rust Corrosion, Damage

Safety Warnings Attached (Refer to Parts Manual for Location)

Battery Check Water/Electrolyte Level and Charge

All Engine Belts Check Visually

Hydraulic Fluid Level Check Level

Engine Oil Level Dipstick

Transmission Fluid Level Dipstick

Engine Air Cleaner Squeeze Rubber Dirt Trap or Check the RestrictionAlarm (if equipped)

Fuel Sedimentor (Diesel)

Radiator Coolant Check Level

Operator's Manual In Container

Nameplate Attached and Information Matches Model, Serial Number,and Attachments

Operator Protection Seat Belt Functioning Smoothly

Hood Latch Adjusted and Securely Fastened

Brake Fluid Check Level

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Operators Daily Checklist Internal Combustion Engine Industrial TruckGas/LPG/Diesel Truck (continued)

Engine On (Investigate Unusual Noises) OK Maintenance

Accelerator or Direction Control Pedal Functioning Smoothly

Service Brake Functioning Smoothly

Parking Brake Functioning SmoothlySteering Operation Functioning Smoothly

Drive Control Forward/Reverse Functioning Smoothly

Tilt Control Forward and Back Functioning Smoothly

Hoist and Lowering Control Functioning Smoothly

Attachment Control Operation

Horn and Lights Functioning

Cab (if equipped) Heater, Defroster, Wipers Functioning

Gauges: Ammeter, Engine Oil Pressure, Hour Meter, Fuel Level,

Temperature, Instrument Monitors Functioning


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Operators Daily ChecklistElectric Industrial Truck

Record of Fluid Added

SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS (PRIOR TO EACH SHIFT)Have a qualified mechanic correct all problems.

Date Operator Battery Water

Truck# Model# Hydraulic Oil

Department Serial#

ShiftDrive HourMeter Reading

Hoist Hour MeterReading

Motor Off Checks OK Maintenance

Leaks Hydraulic Oil, Battery

Tires Condition and Pressure

Forks, Top Clip Retaining Pin and Heel -- Condition

Load Backrest Extension AttachedHydraulic Hoses, Mast Chains, Cables, and Stops Check Visually

Finger Guards Attached

Overhead Guard Attached

Safety Warnings Attached (Refer to Parts Manual for Location)

Battery Water/Electrolyte Level and Charge

Hydraulic Fluid Level Dipstick

Transmission Fluid Level Dipstick

Operator's Manual in Container

Capacity Plate Attached Information Matches Model, Serial Number,

and Attachments

Battery Restraint System Adjust and Fasten

Operator Protection Sitdown Truck - Seat Belt Functioning Smoothly

Man-up Truck Fall protection/Restraining means - Functioning

Brake Fluid Check Level

Motor On (Investigate Unusual Noises) OK Maintenance

Accelerator Linkage Functioning Smoothly

Parking Brake Functioning Smoothly

Service Brake Functioning Smoothly

Steering Operation Functioning Smoothly

Drive Control Forward/Reverse Functioning Smoothly

Tilt Control Forward and Back Functioning Smoothly

Hoist and Lowering Control Functioning Smoothly

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Operators Daily ChecklistElectric Industrial Truck (continued)

Motor On (Investigate Unusual Noises) OK Maintenance

Attachment Control Operation

Horn Functioning

Lights and Alarms (where present) Functioning

Hour Meter Functioning

Battery Discharge Indicator Functioning

Instrument Monitors Functioning


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