# Forklift Inspection Checklist Template

> A free forklift inspection checklist for warehouses and plants. Operators check the truck before each shift on a phone and flag defects with photos.

Operators check forks, mast, tires, fluids, brakes, horn and lights before each shift and say if the truck is safe to run. Every check is saved with the hour meter, photos of defects and the operator's signature.

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Collections: Requests & Intake, Manufacturing, Logistics & Transportation, Operations
Last updated: 2026-10-24

## Questions

- Question 1: What's your name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 2: What's your work email? (Email, required)
- Question 3: Which forklift are you inspecting? (Short Text, required)
- Question 4: What type of forklift is it? (Single Choice, required). Options: Electric; Propane; Diesel or gas; Reach truck or order picker
- Question 5: Which shift is this for? (Single Choice, required). Options: First shift; Second shift; Third shift
- Question 6: What's the hour meter reading? (Number, required)
- Question 7: Forks, mast and lift chains (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 8: Tires and wheels (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 9: Hydraulic, oil and fuel leaks (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 10: Battery or propane tank and connections (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 11: Overhead guard, load backrest and data plate (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 12: Brakes and parking brake (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 13: Steering, controls and seat belt (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 14: Horn, lights and backup alarm (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 15: Lift, lower and tilt (Single Choice, required). Options: OK; Needs attention
- Question 16: Describe any defects (Long Text, optional)
- Question 17: Upload photos of any defects (File, optional)
- Question 18: Is the forklift safe to operate? (Yes / No, required)
- Question 19: Sign to confirm this inspection (Signature, required)

Signing records the signer's consent, email, IP address, browser and signing time, and each signer can download a signed PDF copy.

## Common uses

- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Plants and loading docks
- Start of shift checks

## Key features

- OK or needs attention per item
- Hour meter and defect photos
- Signed record for every shift

## Frequently asked questions

### What should a forklift inspection checklist include?

Forks, mast and chains, tires, leaks, the battery or propane tank, overhead guard and data plate, brakes, steering, seat belt, horn, lights, backup alarm, and lift and tilt controls.

### How often should a forklift be inspected?

Operators check the truck before each shift, or every day for trucks used around the clock, and take it out of service when it's not safe.

### Can operators fill it in on their phone?

Yes. Put a QR code on each forklift, and operators open the checklist, add photos and sign in a few minutes. Responses can go to Google Sheets.