{"id":8978,"date":"2016-08-17T07:11:24","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T12:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/?p=8978"},"modified":"2023-11-14T21:16:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:16:07","slug":"osha-regulations-powered-industrial-trucks-part-checklists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/forklifts\/osha-regulations-powered-industrial-trucks-part-checklists\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA Regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks \u2013 Part V \u2013 Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"size-medium wp-image-8742\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/safety\/osha-regulations-pertaining-powered-industrial-trucks-part\">Part One<\/a> of my series on OSHA Regulations Concerning Industrial Trucks, I discussed responsibilities warehouse executive have in assure safe forklift operations.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/forklifts\/osha-regulations-pertaining-powered-industrial-trucks-part-ii-training\">part Two<\/a>, I discussed what OSHA expected warehouses to do concerning the training of forklift operators.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/forklifts\/osha-regulations-pertaining-powered-industrial-trucks-part-iii\">Part Three<\/a>, I covered OSHA requirements concerning pre-use inspections and operations of a forklift.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/forklifts\/osha-regulations-powered-industrial-trucks-part-iv-unattended-vehicles-maintenance-fueling-procedures\">Part Four<\/a>, I covered what OSHA requires concerning unattended vehicles and maintenance and fueling procedures.<\/p>\n<p>In Part Five, I will discuss the various checklists OSHA requires warehouses use to keep records concerning forklift use and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operator\u2019s Daily Checklist \u2013 Electric Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A checklist to evaluate the condition of electric vehicles should be filled out daily. The checklist should include the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Truck Number<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operator\u2019s Name<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hour Motor Reading<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervisor Signature<\/p>\n<p>Under \u201cVisual Checks\u201d there should be nine categories listed:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obvious damage and leaks<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tire\/Wheel Condition<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Battery plug connection<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Head and taillights<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hour meter<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other gauges and instruments<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Battery discharge indicator<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fire extinguisher<\/p>\n<p>Under \u201cOperational Checks\u201d there should be seven categories:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Horn<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steering<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brakes<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parking brake<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vehicle movement; forward and reverse<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lift, tilt side shift controls<\/p>\n<p>Three boxes should be beside each category. One box must be checked.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OK<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Needs Attention or Repair<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not Applicable<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operator\u2019s Daily Checklist \u2013 Gas, LPG and Diesel Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Include \u201cOK\u201d, \u201cNeeds Attention or Repair\u201d \u201cNot Applicable\u201d check boxes beside each category.<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Truck Number<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operator Name<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hour Meter Reading Start of Day<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervisor Signature<\/p>\n<p>Visual Checks has 11 categories:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engine oil level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Radiator water level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fuel level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Battery water level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obvious damage and leaks<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tire condition<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Head and taillights<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warning lights<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hour meter<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other gauges and instruments<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fire extinguisher<\/p>\n<p>Operational Checks has five categories:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Horn<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steering<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brakes<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parking brake<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lift, tilt, side shift controls<\/p>\n<p><strong>Operator\u2019s Daily Checklist \u2013 Gas, LPG and Diesel Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This checklist should be used for field session evaluation of forklift operator proficiency as well as periodic evaluation of operators. Each category should have four boxes beside it with one box to be checked.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fair<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 N\/A<\/p>\n<p>Checklist should also include:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operator Name<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Evaluator Name<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date of Evaluation<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Equipment Operated<\/p>\n<p>Pre-use Inspection<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow the operator\u2019s daily checklist<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look for damage<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Document all findings on appropriate checklist<\/p>\n<p>Pick Up A Load<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Square up on the center of the load<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stop with the fork tips about 1 foot from the load<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Level the forks; then slowly drive forward until the load contacts the carriage<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lift the load carefully and smoothly until it is clear<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tilt the mast back slightly to stabilize the load<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look over both shoulders<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After out and stopped, lower the load to travel height<\/p>\n<p>Traveling<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do nut raise or lower the load and fork while traveling<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain a safe speed<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Observe all traffic rules, warning signs, floor load limits and overhead clearances<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep arms and legs inside the powered forklift<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow other vehicles at a safe distance<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slow down when cornering<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use the horn to alert others<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travel with the load facing uphill while on a ramp or incline<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stop smoothly<\/p>\n<p>Putting Down A Load<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure there is sufficient clearance for the load<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clear personnel from the area near the load<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Square up to the location; then stop about 1 foot away<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raise the load to placement level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Move slowly forward<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If the load is on a pallet, lower it into position and lower the forks further<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look over both shoulders before backing out<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Back straight out until the forks have cleared<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lower the forks to traveling position<\/p>\n<p>Parking<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fully lower the forks<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Neutralize the controls<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set the brakes<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turn off the power<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If parked on an incline, block the wheels<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Park only in authorized areas<\/p>\n<p>Fueling and Battery Recharging<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engine off<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fire extinguisher nearby<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proper personal protective equipment<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safe fueling and battery recharging procedures followed<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spills cleaned up immediately<\/p>\n<p>Evaluation<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Check box beside each of following<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Based on my evaluation, the operator has successfully completed the evaluation and is qualified to operate the following equipment<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Based on my evaluation, the operator has not demonstrated competence in operating the following equipment<\/p>\n<p>Provide space to write in equipment type for each evaluation, evaluator\u2019s signature and operator\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Order Picker Operator Evaluation Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This checklist should be used to evaluate the field session of a forklift operator\u2019s proficiency and for periodic evaluation that operators are operating order pickers properly.<\/p>\n<p>Check box besides each category:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Good<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fair<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 N\/A<\/p>\n<p>Pre-use Inspection<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Follow the operator\u2019s daily checklist<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look for damage<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Document all findings on the checklist<\/p>\n<p>Fall protection<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure fall protection is in place before beginning work<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inspect all components of the fall protection system before use<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure fall protection is worn correctly<\/p>\n<p>Traveling with an order picker<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clear a path in the aisle<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travel with the operator\u2019s platform as low as possible<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep hands, feet and head inside the vehicle at all times<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go slowly when coming out of aisles and into cross traffic<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use the horn to alert others<\/p>\n<p>Pick up a pallet<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Back into the pallet at ground level until the forks are completely under it and the pallet contacts the platform<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lock the pallet on<\/p>\n<p>Raising the platform<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Remain stationary<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Watch for overhead clearance<\/p>\n<p>Pulling materials out of racking<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use good body mechanics<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Position the machine so materials are at waist level<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do not force materials into or out of the racks<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use tubs or bins on the pallet<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fill the pallet from front to back; putting the heavier parts toward the platform<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stay on the work surface<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If the operator cannot reach the materials, pull the pallet down, rearrange the materials and return it to the rack<\/p>\n<p>Moving with the platform raised<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Move slowly in a straight line in rack aisles<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Avoid turning<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go slowly and watch for obstructions<\/p>\n<p>Placing pallets<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Return the load to the pallet staging area<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lower the pallet to ground level before releasing it<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look over both shoulders<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carefully reverse direction<\/p>\n<p>Parking<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lower the machine to the lowest position<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turn the key to \u201coff\u201d<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fire extinguisher nearby<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Proper personal protective equipment<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safe fueling and battery recharging<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spills cleaned up immediately<\/p>\n<p>Check box besides each of the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Based on my evaluation, the operator has successfully completed the evaluation and is qualified to operate the following equipment:<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Based on my evaluation, the operator has not demonstrated competence in operating the following equipment:<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide space where equipment type can be written in and for evaluator and operator signatures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Part One of my series on OSHA Regulations Concerning Industrial Trucks, I discussed responsibilities warehouse executive have in assure safe forklift operations. In part Two, I discussed what OSHA expected warehouses to do concerning the training of forklift operators. In Part Three, I covered OSHA requirements concerning pre-use inspections and operations of a forklift. &#8230; <a title=\"OSHA Regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks \u2013 Part V \u2013 Checklist\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/forklifts\/osha-regulations-powered-industrial-trucks-part-checklists\/\" aria-label=\"More on OSHA Regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks \u2013 Part V \u2013 Checklist\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[976,1078],"class_list":["post-8978","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-forklifts","tag-featured","tag-forklifts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/26"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8978"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12036,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8978\/revisions\/12036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}