Certainly! Here's a simple and effective **Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety Audit Form** that you can use to evaluate safety compliance in your workplace: --- # Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety Audit Form **Location:** ______________________________________ **Date:** ___________________________________________ **Auditor Name:** ____________________________________ --- ## Section 1: Pre-Operational Inspection | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Visible damage or leaks on truck | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Forks free of cracks/bends | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Tires/wheels in good condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Safety devices (horn, lights, alarms, mirrors) functioning | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Brakes, steering, horn operational | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Mast and lift chains in good condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Fluid levels checked (hydraulic, oil, coolant) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Seatbelt present and functional | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Warning labels and capacity plates legible | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | --- ## Section 2: Operational Safety | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Area clear of obstacles/pedestrians | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Load within capacity limits | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Proper load securing and lifting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Warning signals used when approaching pedestrians | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Safe operating speed maintained | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Safe distance from other vehicles/structures | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | --- ## Section 3: Post-Operation & Maintenance | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Truck properly parked and forks lowered | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Engine turned off and key removed | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Visual inspection for new damage | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Maintenance performed regularly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | | Repairs documented and authorized | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | | --- ## Additional Observations / Recommendations: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ --- **Auditor Signature:** ____________________________ **Date:** ____________________________ --- Would you like this form in a downloadable document format (Word/PDF), or customized further for specific types of trucks or operations?

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Certainly! Here's a simple and effective **Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety Audit Form** that you can use to evaluate safety compliance in your workplace:  ---  # Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety Audit Form  **Location:** ______________________________________   **Date:** ___________________________________________   **Auditor Name:** ____________________________________    ---  ## Section 1: Pre-Operational Inspection  | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Visible damage or leaks on truck | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Forks free of cracks/bends | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Tires/wheels in good condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Safety devices (horn, lights, alarms, mirrors) functioning | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Brakes, steering, horn operational | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Mast and lift chains in good condition | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Fluid levels checked (hydraulic, oil, coolant) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Seatbelt present and functional | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Warning labels and capacity plates legible | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                |  ---  ## Section 2: Operational Safety  | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Area clear of obstacles/pedestrians | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Load within capacity limits | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Proper load securing and lifting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Warning signals used when approaching pedestrians | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Safe operating speed maintained | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Safe distance from other vehicles/structures | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                |  ---  ## Section 3: Post-Operation & Maintenance  | Item | Yes | No | N/A | Comments/Notes | |-------|-------|-------|-------|----------------| | Truck properly parked and forks lowered | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Engine turned off and key removed | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Visual inspection for new damage | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Maintenance performed regularly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                | | Repairs documented and authorized | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |                |  ---  ## Additional Observations / Recommendations:  __________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________________   __________________________________________________________    ---  **Auditor Signature:** ____________________________   **Date:** ____________________________  ---  Would you like this form in a downloadable document format (Word/PDF), or customized further for specific types of trucks or operations?

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The provided PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) Safety Audit Form is a great start for evaluating workplace safety compliance. To improve it and ensure it aligns with Texas and OSHA standards, consider the following:

Pre-Operational Inspection:
- Ensure that the daily inspection includes checking the steering mechanism, coupling devices, seat belts, operating controls, and safety devices [1]. All defects must be corrected before the vehicle is placed in service [1].
- Verify that warning labels and capacity plates are legible [1].
Operational Safety:
- Confirm that the operator is the only person in the cab [2].
- Check that no one is on, under, and around the machine and that all personnel are clear of the machine and surrounding area [2].
- Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and/or machines from entering the working site [2].
- Adjust mirrors for maximum visibility around the machine [2].
- Check that the horn and the travel alarm (if equipped) function properly [2].
Post-Operation & Maintenance:
- Always lower the attachment, pull the control lock lever up, stop the engine, and remove the key before performing maintenance 15, 16, 17, 18.
- Use a temporary "DO NOT OPERATE" hang tag to communicate that the machine is out of service 15, 16, 17, 18.
- Ensure that the machine is clean and free of scattered debris, and spilled lubricant and oil [3].

I can provide the form in a downloadable format or customize it further for specific trucks or operations if needed.

Important Safety Note:

References

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA)

Kobelco SK330-10, SK250LC-10 Operation Manual

Kobelco SK330-10, SK250LC-10 Operation Manual