For warehouse, logistics and manufacturing teams that rely heavily on electric forklifts for daily material handling, standardized safety check before, during and after operation is the core line of defense to avoid accidental injuries, equipment damage and unplanned downtime. This practical safety forklift checklist sorts out actionable inspection items suitable for all daily operation scenarios, no complicated professional operation required, which can be completed by trained operators in a few minutes.

First, finish the pre-use check before starting the vehicle. Check the appearance of the whole vehicle first, confirm there is no obvious damage to the body, no debris stuck in the wheel hub, and the tire pressure is within the normal range. Next check the braking system, test the service brake and parking brake respectively to ensure that the response is sensitive and there is no slipping after parking on a gentle slope. Then check all light components, including headlight, rear light, turn signal and warning beacon, to make sure all of them work normally. For the power system, check the battery level first to avoid sudden power off in the middle of heavy load operation, check the battery compartment seal to confirm there is no liquid leakage or loose wiring. The last pre-use item is to test the lifting and tilting function of the fork frame, confirm that the fork has no crack or serious wear, and the hydraulic lifting system runs smoothly without abnormal noise.

When you start the formal operation, follow the safety check points all the time. Before driving into the operation channel, confirm that there are no obstacles, pedestrians or hanging obstacles above the channel, and the load weight you are carrying does not exceed the rated load capacity of the forklift. When turning, slow down in advance and sound the warning horn to remind surrounding personnel. When lifting the goods to a high place, keep the gantry tilted back properly to avoid the goods slipping and falling. During the whole operation, do not allow any personnel to stand under the lifting fork, and do not carry extra personnel on the forklift.

After the end of the daily operation, do not park the forklift casually. Park the vehicle in the designated parking area, lower the fork completely to contact the ground, pull up the parking brake, turn off the whole vehicle power, and close the emergency power off switch. Check the surface of the vehicle to confirm there is no new scratch or damage, record any abnormal situation found in the operation log in time, and arrange for professional maintenance personnel to handle it in time.

Jianshu New Energy, who focuses on BYD electric forklift popularization and related safety supporting services, recommends all operation teams to strictly implement this safety checklist in daily work. If you have any demand for electric forklift products or safety operation guidance, you can contact us via [email protected].