Forklift Safety Checklist

  

Forklifts should receive adequate safety checks . There are various hazards associated with forklift operation and a complete check before daily forklift operation will ensure forklift driver safety and safety for other employees and company assets.

A forklift safety checklist will ensure its safe condition. It will help you identify any potential problem with the forklift. Having a forklift safety checklist is essential.

A safety checklist should be completed with a "Yes or No" complete with a comment for "No" answers.

General information should be provided:

Name of workplace

1.     Division/Department/Section
2.     Running location
3.     Identification of forklift
4.     Work description (brief)

Workplace conditions

1.     Is the operating area completely separated from walkers?
2.     Are there clear and adequate safety signs warning walkers against forklift traffic?
3.     Are walker pathways and zebra crossings marked?
4.     Are workers warned about  crossing forklift pathways?
5.     Are convex safety mirrors present at blind spots?   

Forklift part check

1.     Does the forklift specification meet the operating requirement?
2.     Is a clear forklift load chart provided?
3.     Is a seat belt provided?
4.     Is there a speed controller?
5.     Do the horn, reversing beeper, proximity indicator and flashing light function properly?
6.     Is there a protective structure provided on the forklift to prevent injuries during roll=overs or from falling objects?
7.     Is the maintenance performed regularly?
8.     Are forklift maintenance and repair records maintained?
9.     Is there enough fuel inside forklift?
10.     Is forklift battery charged?
11.     Are the forklift tires fully inflated?
12.     Are the tires pressure enough and safe?
13.     Are the tires in good conditions?
14.     Do the forklift brakes work?
15.     Is the steering functioning correctly?
16.     Does the gear shift work?
17.     Are the left and right mirrors available and clear?
18.     Do all indicators and gauges function properly?
19.     Are there any liquid leaks from the forklift?
20.     Are fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid and coolant levels full?
21.     Is there a portable fire extinguisher fitted on the forklift?
22.    Are hard hats required for forklift operators?
23.    Is personal protective equipment such as eye goggles, ear plugs and safety shoes available to operators?

Forklift Operators/Drivers

1.    Are  forklift operators or drivers certified?
2.     Does the driver understand the load chart?
3.     Is appropriate training provided?
4.     Have forklift drivers been given adequate training?
5.     Are the drivers familiar with the workplace layout in the plant site?
6.     Do forklift drivers follow the pathways correctly?
7.     Are forklift drivers or operators in good health?
8.     Does the forklift driver know the maximum speed?

Working system

1.     Are there speed limits for powered equipment on site?
2.     Are there appropriate traffic management plans at the plant site to prevent collision of forklifts with people and other mobile equipment by separating them in time or space?
3.     Are all safety procedures related to forklift inspection, operation, clean up and maintenance established, maintained and communicated to operators?
4.     Is there a monitoring and supervision system for ensuring all safety procedures work?
5.    Are work schedules adequate to move materials without operating the forklift at excessive speeds?
6.     Are only certified drivers allowed to operate a forklift?
7.     Is load checking always performed for load stability?
8.     Is load weight always checked before loading to avoid overloading?
9.     Is the load always lowered prior to the forklift being in motion?
10.     Are safe distances provided  from the edge of ramps, docks, drains, gutters, floor openings and any other opening and obstacles established to prevent forklift accident?
11.     Are all ramp or dock edges safeguarded and visibly marked?
12.     Is the forklift allowed to lift workers using forklift to do certain job?
13.     Is the forklift allowed to be used for doing other jobs instead of lifting?
14.     Is the procedure for the safe battery charging or fuel filling established?

All these questions must be completed to ensure forklift safety.Countermeasures and follow up are required before the forklift can be used. Follow up must be made for NO' answers to any of these above questions in the safety checklist.

By Lukman Nulhakiem

Lukman Nulhakiem is a chemical engineer who has experience in hazard recognition and hazard control studies. Visit his blog at  cemicalplantsafety.net to learn more about safety in chemical plant and workplaces in general.



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Last year, Maryland Stadium Authority turned to Rentals Unlimited, Inc. in Clarksburg, Maryland, and the JLG® X700AJ Compact Crawler Boom for help. According to Jim Joyce, sales manager of the equipment and truck rental company and long-term JLG customer, painting the foul poles challenged his company to recommend a piece of equipment with a footprint small enough to fit on the ball field’s warning track and offer enough reach to access the top of the poles.

“Running a machine across the actual playing field was out of the question,” he said. “So, we measured the warning track and were confident the Compact Crawler Boom would easily fit on the track and provide access to the poles.”

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With a width of just 3 feet 3 inches, a 440-pound platform capacity and non-marking tracks, the X700AJ proved to be the perfect choice for the ballpark application, enabling contractors to apply two coats of yellow paint top to bottom on each of the two poles.

“Everyone who saw the machine before we put it to work was surprised by its capabilities,” said Joyce. “I think it was the boom’s size that threw them. It weighs just 7,000 pounds, but extends to 70 feet, and it’s easy to operate.”

The compact size and vertical reach of the X700AJ has made it a profitable addition to the fleet at Rentals Unlimited. “The crawler is a unique piece of equipment. Its compact size means it’s easy to transport and once on the job site, it will go through 39-inch doorways and fit into other hard-to-reach areas. The machine is self-leveling, so if it’s on uneven ground, it will level itself. And, it’s able to climb up and down steps, with rubber tracks that won’t harm sensitive flooring or landscaping.”

In addition, the X700AJ is environmentally friendly with an optional Lithium-ion battery for cleaner, greener operation. Dual power onboard—gas or electric engines, accompanied by an electric AC motor—are standard to reduce noise and emissions in public spaces. Other features include a hydraulic jib for greater reach, rotation of platform and a zero-turn radius with counter rotation.

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The versatility of the machine has taken Joyce and his company on some interesting assignments beyond the Camden Yards application. “We took it down a flight of steps and through some doors at a facility that housed an Olympic-size pool in the Washington, D.C., area,” he said. “Once inside, we drove the boom down inside the empty pool and used the leveling feature so we could safely position the machine on the sloped bottom of the pool. This provided access to the roof about 60 feet above the pool and enabled workers to replace several rusted roof panels.”

Joyce described another application in which the machine climbed a long flight of stairs and drove through a 42-inch door in a large medical facility. “And then there was the large retail store in Virginia. The Compact Crawler Boom was the only piece of equipment small enough to fit through the front doors and still offer enough reach to allow workers to wash the large windows positioned well above the doors. This machine just opens up a whole avenue of opportunities for the rental business, and its success seems to have a snowball effect.

“That’s the story here,” Joyce continues. “Expand your fleet with the purchase of a Compact Crawler Boom and open up new doors. And the great thing is, they don’t have to be big doors – just 39 inches and you can move right through them.”

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Based in Solano County, centrally located between the Bay Area and Sacramento, Interstate 80 Forklift is your top choice for all your forklift needs. Interstate 80 Forklift offers competitive pricing on new and used forklifts. As well we have a large inventory of parts ready to ship or be installed. We employ top-notch mechanics who are experienced and ready to serve you.

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