LOLER Checklist — Forklift / Reach Truck — lolerflow.co.uk

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Free Forklift & Reach Truck LOLER Inspection Checklist

LOLER 1998 (SI 1998/2307) · Examination interval: 12 months · Working document only — not a substitute for the signed ROTE · Template by lolerflow.co.uk

Truck Description

Serial No. / Asset Ref.

Date of Examination

Competent Person

1 · Mast, Carriage and Forks

Item	Observations	Result
Mast channels (inner and outer) — deformation, wear strips, rollers		P F N/A
Carriage plate — condition, fork pins secure		P F N/A
Lift chains (both sides) — stretch, wear, corrosion, anchor pins		P F N/A
Forks — cracks at heel and blade, bend, heel thickness (reject at 90%)		P F N/A
Fork positioner / side shift (if fitted) — function, hoses, security		P F N/A
Tilt cylinders and hoses — seals, rod condition, no leaks		P F N/A

2 · Structure and Safety

Item	Observations	Result
Overhead guard — deformation, welds, secure mounting		P F N/A
Load backrest extension — condition, securely attached		P F N/A
Tyres — condition, wear, inflation (pneumatic) or damage (solid)		P F N/A
Hydraulic system — level, leaks, pump noise, control valve		P F N/A
Brakes — parking brake holds on gradient, service brake effective		P F N/A
Capacity plate — legible, correct, load chart (if multi-config)		P F N/A

3 · Functional Test

Item	Observations	Result
Lift and lower — full stroke at rated load, no abnormal noise		P F N/A
Tilt forward and back — full range, no judder or creep		P F N/A
Mast drift test — load held stationary for 5 minutes, no measurable drop		P F N/A

Pass — No defects Safe to continue in service

Category B — Repair by:

Category A — Withdrawn Immediate danger — out of service

Competent Person — Name and Signature

Date Signed

Next Examination Due