Pre-Use Inspection

Daily Equipment Check

Equipment / description

Asset / serial no.

Hour-meter

Operator

Date

Shift

Status OK Serviceable DEF Defect NA Not Applicable

Structure & Frame

ItemStatusNotes

Frame, welds & no visible cracks

Forks / mast / boom & pins

Overhead guard & load backrest

Data plate & capacity chart legible

Hydraulics & Fluids

ItemStatusNotes

Hydraulic level & no leaks

Hoses, fittings & cylinders

Engine oil & coolant

Fuel / LP tank & lines secure

Controls & Safety Devices

ItemStatusNotes

Horn, lights & backup alarm

Seat belt & presence switch

Gauges, warning lights & e-stop

Tires / Tracks

ItemStatusNotes

Tread / wear & no chunking

Inflation / solid tire condition

Lug nuts & rims secure

Operation Test

ItemStatusNotes

Service & parking brake function

Steering & travel response

Lift, lower & tilt smooth & full range

Unusual noise, smoke or vibration

Defects & disposition

Defects found

Action / work order

Disposition Safe to operate Lock out — do not operate

Operator signature

Printed name

Cert / license

Supervisor review

Printed name

Date

This pre-use inspection must be completed at the start of each shift before the equipment is operated, per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178. Any item marked DEF renders the equipment unsafe — it must be locked out, tagged, and reported until a qualified mechanic repairs and certifies it. Keep the completed sheet with the unit log.