Forklift Operations Risk Assessment

Operation Area ______

Completed By ______Date______

Reviewed By ______Date ______

Explain any item checked “No” under “Comments.”

Item

/ NA / Yes / No / Comments, Deficiencies, and Actions Required / Date Corrected
1. Are all materials stored in a stable manner?
2. Are trucks rated for intended loads?
3. Are mast heights sufficient for the height of stored material?
4. If powered industrial vehicles (i.e., forklifts) are used, has a suitable written program been developed?
5. Are all forklift drivers currently trained?
6. Are inspections being performed prior to use?
7. Are vehicles safe and well maintained?
8. Were drivers all found to be using safe work practices?
9. Do drivers operate at safe speeds?
10. Do drivers pass each other in a safe manner?
11. Are pedestrians prohibited in warehouse, or is there a method to warn drivers of people on the floor?
12. Have gas/LP powered vehicle emissions been evaluated to assure safe exhaust levels?
13. Do workers operate crane safely when changing batteries?
14. Are compressed gas cylinders stored securely?
15. Are compressed gas cylinders stored away from sources of heat, and away from highly combustible or flammable materials?
16. Do employees use safe battery charging procedures?
17. Is lighting provided on the truck where work area lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot?
18. Is lighting adequate for operating forklifts and for inspection tasks?
19. Are the shower and eyewashes at the battery charging station tested weekly?
20. Is an acid spill kit maintained near the battery charge station?
21. Are there an adequate number of forklifts to safely sustain operations?
22. Are dock locks all operational?
23. Do green lights indicate that dock locks are properly engaged?
24. Do drivers enter trucks only when green lights are illuminated?
25. Do red lights indicate that dock locks are not properly engaged?
26. Are their audible alarms associated with the dock?

Other Comments or Concerns