Visual
- Forks: no cracks, bends or excessive wear, and heel not worn
- Mast: no damage, chains in good condition and not slack
- Carriage and backrest in good condition
- Tyres or wheels damaged or worn
- No leaks of oil, hydraulic fluid or fuel
- Overhead guard and load backrest secure
- Data plate legible
Operating
- Seat belt or restraint working
- Horn, lights, beacon and reversing alarm
- Steering, brakes and handbrake
- Lift, tilt and lower smoothly, with no drift
- Attachments working
- Gas bottle secure or battery connector and charge good
If it fails
Take it out of use, tag it and report it. Do not use a faulty truck.
Legal context
Work equipment must be maintained and fit for use, and lifting equipment needs periodic thorough examination. Pre-use checks and records are standard practice. Check HSE guidance for your site.
Build this in Kovi as a plant template with a number item for hours.
General information for Great Britain, not legal advice. Rules change, so check GOV.UK and DVSA for the latest. Northern Ireland has its own rules.