Forklift daily check (operator pre-use)

A free checklist you can start using right away – each daily check is logged with operator, date and result, not a slip of paper that disappears.

Open as app – free

The operator should check the forklift before use – brakes, steering, hydraulics, tyres, forks and warning devices. On paper it's easily forgotten and impossible to follow up.

This template turns each daily check into a record: the check points are marked OK or Defect, a defect gets an owner and a due date, and a serious defect can take the machine out of service until it's rectified.

What the system looks like – pre-filled with examples

Truck / machine	Operator	Date	Brakes	Hydraulics / lift	Status
Forklift 01 (Toyota)	Andy L.	2026-06-18	OK	OK	Approved
Forklift 02 (Linde)	Mia K.	2026-06-18	Defect	OK	Defect noted
Loader 1	Omar	2026-06-17	OK	OK	Rectified

Why a system beats paper and Excel here

Every daily check is logged with operator and date – nothing filled in afterwards.
Defects get an owner and a due date – nothing falls through the cracks.
A serious defect can take the machine out of service until it's rectified.
Traceable history per machine – who checked it, when and with what result.

FAQ

Does the operator have to check the forklift every day?

Work equipment must be checked before use under health-and-safety rules, and forklifts are typically checked daily by the operator. This template makes that daily check easy to log and follow up.

Does this replace professional servicing?

No. This is the operator's daily pre-use check log. Periodic servicing and any thorough examination are done separately – the template documents that the daily checks were actually carried out.

Does it cost anything to start?

No. You can open the template as an app and start logging checks right away, without signing up. You log in only when you want to save and invite your operators.