A Scissor Lift Pre-Start Inspection checklist to record daily safety checks. Provides clear inspection records and supports WHS compliance.
This Scissor Lift Pre-Start Inspection checklist helps businesses record safety checks on scissor lifts before use, supporting WHS compliance and ensuring equipment is safe to operate. It is suitable any businesses who own or operate scissor lifts, such as trades, contractors and maintenance teams using scissor lifts on construction sites, warehouses and industrial workplaces. This form provides a simple and consistent way to document inspections in the field.
Key features
- Suitable for all make/models of scissor lifts including electric and rough terrain units
- Prompts for Pass / Fail / N/A responses, and captures comments and photos for 'fail' responses
- Includes photo uploads to support record keeping
- Covers key safety checks including structure, platform, controls, hydraulics, tyres and power systems
- Includes operational checks to confirm correct function before use
Using a documented pre-start inspection helps to ensure faults are identified early, equipment is maintained in a safe condition, and workers are meeting site and regulatory requirements when working at height.
This form is intended for daily or weekly pre-start use and does not replace scheduled maintenance or detailed periodic inspections.
For enquiries, customisations, or tailored form solutions, contact Acacia Safety Consulting.
Disclaimer
This pre-start checklist has been developed for common types of scissor lift and is intended to assist businesses in meeting their legal obligations to provide for the safe use of plant and equipment. However, before using this checklist, you must review and update it to ensure that it is suitable for the specific plant, equipment, tasks, and site conditions relevant to your workplace. Ensure the checklist reflects the inspection and maintenance requirements specified by the manufacturer of your equipment.
Acacia Safety Consulting makes no representation that this checklist will be suitable for any particular equipment without modification, and accepts no liability for incidents, injuries, or regulatory action arising from its use. This document must be reviewed, adapted, and authorised by a competent person within your business.
