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Forklift Inspection Checklist — shared by the community

Sam B. shared this 17-question build with 3 conditional rules already wired up. Test it below, then take a copy.

A ready-to-use manufacturing & industrial form for small teams who need a reliable intake process: 17 questions, 1 page, 3 conditional rules.

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Live preview and test console

This is the real form. Answer it to test the flow — nothing is sent or stored.

Forklift inspection checklist

Tires condition
Forks and mast condition
Brakes working correctly
Steering working correctly
Horn and backup alarm working
Warning lights working
Hydraulic function (lift, tilt) smooth
Fluid levels (fuel, oil, coolant, hydraulic) okay
Seatbelt present and functional
Is the forklift safe to operate?
Supervisor notified

Draw your signature with a mouse or finger.

This template runs as a straight sequence — no branching rules.

Works for you? Take Sam B.'s copy into your own workspace — questions, rules and settings included.

Who this template is for

Forklift Inspection Checklist is built for small teams who need a reliable intake process who need to collect the same complete information from everyone.

  • Small teams who need a reliable intake process working in manufacturing & industrial.
  • Teams who need to collect the same complete information from everyone without writing code or paying for a custom build.
  • Anyone replacing chasing missing details over email with one structured record per enquiry.
  • Respondents are the people you send it to — the form asks them 17 questions across 1 screen.
  • Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.

Why this form is useful

It removes the cost of chasing missing details over email and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.

  • 14 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It records a signature you can keep as proof of agreement.
  • It pins the request to a specific date.
  • Conditional logic hides 3 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.
  • Every response is stored, searchable and exportable, so nothing depends on one person's inbox.

How to use this template

From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.

  1. 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of Forklift Inspection Checklist lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
  2. 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
  3. 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
  4. 4Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
  5. 5Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.

Logic and conditions blueprint

Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 3 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features conditional validation: if “Tires condition” is Damaged or worn, “Describe the issue” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Forks and mast condition” is Damaged or worn, “Describe the issue” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Is the forklift safe to operate?” is No — took out of service, “Supervisor notified” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • All 3 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.

What this form asks

Pre-shift check

  • Operator namerequired
  • Forklift ID or unit numberrequired
  • Inspection daterequired
  • Shift start time
  • Tires conditionrequired
  • Forks and mast conditionrequired
  • Brakes working correctlyrequired
  • Steering working correctlyrequired
  • Horn and backup alarm workingrequired
  • Warning lights workingrequired
  • Hydraulic function (lift, tilt) smoothrequired
  • Fluid levels (fuel, oil, coolant, hydraulic) okayrequired
  • Seatbelt present and functionalrequired
  • Describe the issue
  • Is the forklift safe to operate?required
  • Supervisor notified
  • Operator signaturerequired

Conditional logic in this build

  • When “Tires condition” is Damaged or worn, require “Describe the issue”.
  • When “Forks and mast condition” is Damaged or worn, require “Describe the issue”.
  • When “Is the forklift safe to operate?” is No — took out of service, require “Supervisor notified”.

Questions about this shared form

How often should this be completed?

Most sites run it at the start of every shift a forklift is used, not just once a day if the truck runs across multiple shifts.

What happens if a fault is found mid-shift?

Stop using the truck, report it, and complete a fresh checklist once repairs are confirmed rather than editing the original record.

Can this replace formal maintenance records?

No — this is the operator-level daily check. Scheduled maintenance and repairs should be logged separately by whoever services the equipment.

Is this suitable for other powered equipment?

It's written specifically for forklifts; for general equipment loan tracking see the Equipment Checkout Form instead.

Is the Forklift Inspection Checklist template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test Forklift Inspection Checklist on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.

What does the Forklift Inspection Checklist template ask for?

It asks 17 questions across 1 page, 14 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.

Can I edit the Forklift Inspection Checklist form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic and card layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.

How does the conditional logic in this manufacturing & industrial form work?

3 conditional rules ship with the template: Features conditional validation: if “Tires condition” is Damaged or worn, “Describe the issue” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features conditional validation: if “Forks and mast condition” is Damaged or worn, “Describe the issue” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features conditional validation: if “Is the forklift safe to operate?” is No — took out of service, “Supervisor notified” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the Forklift Inspection Checklist form go?

Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.

Can I embed the Forklift Inspection Checklist form on my own website?

Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.

Is the signature on this form legally usable?

The template captures a drawn signature and stores it with the submission, along with the timestamp, so you keep evidence of who agreed and when. Whether that is sufficient depends on your jurisdiction and the agreement itself.