01 / prepare
Before you start
- Use the manufacturer and site-specific checklist for the exact truck type.
- Confirm operator authorisation and the designated inspection area.
- Keep the truck stationary and follow the manufacturer’s safe inspection sequence.
02 / execute
Procedure
- 01
Identity and condition
Check truck ID, capacity plate, forks, mast, tyres, guards and visible damage.
- 02
Fluids and energy
Look for leaks and battery/fuel hazards without opening systems beyond training.
- 03
Safety functions
Test horn, lights, warning devices, brakes, steering and controls in a safe area.
- 04
Record result
Mark pass, defect or not applicable for each item and sign the inspection.
- 05
Isolate defect
For a safety-affecting defect, stop use, tag or segregate the truck and inform the supervisor.
- 06
Release after repair
Only authorised maintenance and site release can return the truck to service.
03 / exception control
Stop and escalate when
- Any unsafe defect: do not operate.
- Never bypass a safety device or allow an untrained person to test-drive.
- Battery, fuel or hydraulic leak: follow the local emergency and spill procedure.
04 / verify
Ready-to-use checklist
Mark each item Pass, Fail or N/A in the downloaded CSV. Record evidence and assign a corrective action for every failure.
- Operator and truck identified
- Capacity plate and forks checked
- Tyres, mast and guards checked
- Leaks and damage checked
- Brakes and steering tested
- Horn, lights and alarms tested
- Defects reported and truck isolated
- Repair release verified before reuse
05 / evidence
Keep these records
Signed pre-use check, defect report, isolation tag and maintenance release.
Basis and further reading
This is a working template, not a certification or legal opinion. Local law, site risk assessment, manufacturer instructions and approved procedures take priority. For India-specific licences, start with the warehouse licences guide.