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Rough Terrain Farm Forklift Pre-Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This rough terrain farm forklift pre‑use safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers, farm workers and contractors confirm that a rough‑terrain forklift is safe to operate on agricultural land before starting work.

It covers essential checks specific to farm environments – operator competence, ground conditions, forklift condition, tyre type and pressure, fork and mast integrity, load chart compliance, hydraulic system condition, battery or fuel safety, warning devices, seat and restraint, brakes, steering, mirrors, cab visibility, under‑carriage condition, overload protection, emergency stop, ROPS/FOPS, engine oil and coolant levels, and personal protective equipment. The checklist aligns with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 and HSE guidance on lift‑truck inspections.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use checks – verify the forklift and site are safe before each shift.
  • Farm inspections – spot‑check forklift condition during routine farm safety audits.
  • Training sessions – reinforce safe operating procedures with staff.

To use the checklist, the operator or supervisor marks each question with Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be investigated and corrected before the forklift is moved. Completed checklists should be retained on site for record‑keeping and reviewed during routine safety audits to demonstrate compliance with LOLER.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your farm, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.

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Checks covered in this Rough Terrain Farm Forklift Pre-Use Inspection checklist

This Rough Terrain Farm Forklift Pre-Use Inspection safety checklist template covers 28 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for the forklift operation been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2Is the operator licensed and trained to operate a rough‑terrain farm forklift?
3Is the ground firm, level and free of deep ruts, mud or obstacles that could cause loss of stability?
4Are overhead power lines, trees or structures clear of the forklift’s working envelope?
5Is the forklift’s thorough examination certificate current and on the vehicle?
6Are the tyres of the correct type for farm terrain, correctly inflated to manufacturer’s recommended pressure and free of cuts, cracks or excessive wear?
7Is the under‑carriage free of debris and damage?
8Are the fork arms undamaged, correctly aligned, free of cracks and not excessively worn?
9Is the fork width and spacing appropriate for the intended loads and free of deformation?
10Is the mast free of dents, bends or loose fittings and does it lock securely at each height?
11Is the overload protection device (if fitted) functional and set correctly?
12Is the emergency stop button accessible and operational?
13Is the load chart displayed, appropriate for the forklift model and consulted before loading?
14Is the hydraulic system free of leaks, hoses in good condition and fluid level correct?
15Is the battery or fuel tank securely mounted, no leaks and caps tight?
16Are all warning devices functional – horn, reverse alarm, lights and beepers?
17Is the seat adjusted, in good condition and is the seat‑belt functional and worn?
18Is the ROPS/FOPS present and undamaged?
19Are the brakes responsive, parking brake engaged and hand‑brake functional?
20Is the steering smooth, free of play and the steering lock engaged when parked?
21Are mirrors clean, correctly positioned and free of damage?
22Is the cab interior clean, windows clear and visibility unobstructed?
23Is the engine oil level correct and are there no visible leaks?
24Is the coolant level correct and are there no visible leaks?
25Is the operator wearing high‑visibility clothing, safety boots and any required gloves?
26Is a fire extinguisher accessible, suitable for the fuel type and inspected?
27Are first‑aid provisions and emergency contact details readily available on site?
28After use, is the forklift parked on level ground, engine off, keys removed and any load removed?

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