Nova Scotia forklift daily inspection report template

Nova Scotia rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• A lift truck is designed, constructed, maintained, inspected and operated to the latest version of CSA B335, ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 or B56.6, as applicable, and every lift truck supervisor and operator gets the information, instruction, training, supervision, facilities and equipment needed to operate it safely under those standardsOccupational Safety General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 44/1999, s. 81
• A lift truck is operated, inspected, serviced, maintained, repaired and modified following the manufacturer's specifications (or an engineer's), is operated by a competent person, and has no safety device or control altered or made ineffective unless the manufacturer or an engineer certifies in writing equal or better protectionOccupational Safety General Regulations, ss. 55, 56 (a), 60
• A lift truck has an audible back-up alarm that works automatically in reverse and is clearly audible above background noise (or an equivalent means of protection or warning), a manually operated horn unless none was installed at manufacture, adequate front and rear lights after dark or in dim areas, an adequate braking system, and protection for the operator from flying or intruding objectsOccupational Safety General Regulations, s. 58
• Where a defect is identified that affects the safe operation of a machine, the employer makes sure it is not operated until repaired, and capacities and other limits in the manufacturer's or engineer's specifications are never exceededOccupational Safety General Regulations, s. 84 (2), (3)
• A lift truck is operated so it endangers no one; aisles are at least the width of the truck or load plus 600 mm one way, and twice that width plus 900 mm two way; internal combustion trucks indoors have ventilation, monitoring and records keeping exhaust exposure under the limit; propane trucks follow CSA B149.2Occupational Safety General Regulations, s. 82
• A work-platform mounted on a lift truck is designed, maintained, inspected and operated to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1; while someone is on it, a competent operator stays continuously at the controls, the truck is not moved laterally over large distances, and only slow, minor adjustments are madeWorkplace Health and Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 52/2013, s. 23.12

What is in it

• Visual check (truck off)No engine oil, coolant, gasoline or diesel leaks, Tires and wheels: condition, wear, chunks, lug nuts, Forks: no cracks, bends or heel wear; fork locks working, Mast, lift chains, carriage and backrest, Hydraulic hoses, cylinders and fittings, with no hydraulic leaks, Overhead guard and operator compartment, Capacity plate, decals and warnings in place and legible, Battery, cables and connector (no acid leaks), or LPG tank, valve, hose and bracket (no gas leak or smell), Seat, seat belt or operator restraint
• Operating check (truck running)Horn, Lights, backup alarm and warning devices, Steering, Service brakes and parking brake, Lift, lower, tilt and attachment controls, Travel controls, accelerator and seat or deadman switch, Gauges, hour meter, battery charge and warning indicators
• Defects and actionsItem, Defect, Action taken, Reported to, Status
• Operator remarksAnything else the operator noted about the truck that is not a rated item, only from the notes; leave empty otherwise.

Rules last reviewed October 13, 2026. Read the full Nova Scotia forklift daily inspection report requirements.