Daily Checks – What to Look for
All Trucks
Faults Previous Day. Check the previous page (or book). This will
identify what may have been wrong the previous day or shift. You
should check these items carefully to ensure that the fault has been
rectified.
Obvious Leaks. Check the floor, beside and under the truck.
Hydraulic Fluid Level. Check the level in the reservoir.
Mast and Carriage. Visually check for any damage or foreign items.
Check also for appropriate lubrication.
Chains and Fixing Bolts. Visually check for damaged links, obvious
stretching and appropriate lubrication. Visually check the fixing bolts for
any sign of damage.
Forks. Visually check for any sign of cracks, especially at the heels, or
any other sign of damage or excess wear. Check securing pins.
Backrest/Extension. Visually check for damage or debris. Bent or
otherwise damaged metal is weakened and may be dangerous.
Attachments. Check for the actual security of the attachment, at its
fixing or locking points, and check any hydraulic or other connections.
Some attachments may need additional checks. Only check and use
attachments if you have been trained to do so.
Tyres/Wheels/Nuts. Check all tyres for obvious damage, including
cuts and tread wear. Check pneumatic tyres for the correct pressure.
Check wheels for damage, especially to the rims, and check that wheel
nuts are tight.
Seat and Seat Belt. Check that the seat is correctly fixed to the truck
and not loose or damaged. Check that the seat belt or other restraint is
properly secure and functions correctly.
Steering. Check the steering feels normal and there is no undue play
or unusual movement.
Service Brakes. Check the brakes feel normal and work efficiently.
Parking Brake. Check the parking brake works efficiently and releases
correctly.