Forklift Practical Evaluation Form
Please make sure to print this page or the attached PDF form when evaluating.
Company Name: ________________________________
Employee Name: ________________________________
Employee ID: ________________________________
Evaluator Name: ________________________________
Date of Evaluation: ________________________________
Forklift Type/Model: ________________________________
Location: ________________________________
Mark ☐ for Pass or Needs Improvement and add comments as needed.
PART 1 – Pre-Operation Inspection
| Item | Pass | Needs Improvement | Comments |
|---|
| Performs daily inspection correctly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Checks tires, forks, mast, fluids | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Identifies visible damage/leaks | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Tests horn, lights, alarms | ☐ | ☐ | |
PART 2 – Basic Operating Skills
| Item | Pass | Needs Improvement | Comments |
|---|
| Mounts/dismounts safely (3-point contact) | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Uses seatbelt | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Starts/stops smoothly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Steers and controls speed properly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Uses horn at intersections | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Maintains safe travel speed | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Keeps load low while traveling | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Maintains clear visibility | ☐ | ☐ | |
PART 3 – Load Handling
| Item | Pass | Needs Improvement | Comments |
|---|
| Approaches load squarely | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Positions forks properly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Lifts load smoothly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Tilts mast correctly | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Stacks load safely | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Unstacks load safely | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Observes load capacity limits | ☐ | ☐ | |
PART 4 – Workplace Safety
| Item | Pass | Needs Improvement | Comments |
|---|
| Maintains safe following distance | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Observes pedestrians | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Operates safely on ramps | ☐ | ☐ | |
| Parks properly (forks lowered, brake set) | ☐ | ☐ | |
Overall Evaluation
☐ Competent – Authorized to Operate
☐ Additional Training Required
Evaluator Signature: ________________________________
Employee Signature: ________________________________
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