1. MHE Pre-Trip Inspection Standard Work
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Copies of the ATD Warehouse Toolkit for attendees
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Disciplines to drive excellence into your daily work and mindset from warehouse to delivery.
MHE Pre-Trip Inspection Standard Work

2. What is MHE Pre-Trip Inspection Standard Work?
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What is MHE Pre-Trip Inspection Standard Work?
The MHE Pre-Trip Standard Work (SW) provides guidance on how to complete a pre-trip inspection for the most common Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in use in our facilities today.
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3. Order Picker Inspection Sit-Down Forklift Inspection
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
There are 2 main types of inspection that occur during the MHE Pre-Trip SW…
Order Picker Inspection
Sit-Down Forklift Inspection
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4. You as a Warehouse Operator? Our company? Our customers?
The ATD Discussion Board
What value does having a standard MHE Pre-Trip Inspection process provide to…
You as a Warehouse Operator?
Our company?
Our customers?
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5. Order Picker Inspection
What is X?
MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Order Picker Inspection
Using MHE Inspection Checklist, verify the following items are in operational condition
Open Hood (PPE Required)
Inspect hoses for fluid leaks
Inspect cables and hoses for signs of damage
Verify battery water level is OK
Ensure battery vent caps are in place
Close hood
Proceed around Lift Truck in counter-clockwise direction
6. Inspect Lift Chains for damage
7. Verify that Battery Retainers on both sides of the truck are properly installed
8. Verify that both forks are secure and free of bends, cracks and excessive wear
9. See that all wheels are in good condition
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6. Order Picker Inspection (continued)
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Order Picker Inspection (continued)
Enter Operator Compartment
Inspect your harness, tether, snap hooks and mounting points for signs of damage or excessive wear
Put on safety harness and fasten tether.
11. Verify the Safety Shield/Cage is clean and clear of obstructions
Turn Power to Test Position
Verify that alarm and all display lights are working
Test Horn
Verify lights/fans are operational (where applicable)
Verify that Flashing light on hood is operational
16. Verify that power disconnect works
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7. Order Picker Inspection (continued)
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Order Picker Inspection (continued)
Turn Power to On Position
Test hydraulic functions by raising and lowering the unit
Check steering for smooth easy operation
Drive truck slowly in both forward and reverse
Drive truck thru full speed range in forward and reverse
21. Check braking and plugging distances in forward and reverse
22. Test pallet clamp for proper operation
Note any defects on MHE Board and inspection checklist; if equipment is unsafe to operate follow lock- out/tag-out procedure.
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8. Sit-Down Forklift Inspection
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Sit-Down Forklift Inspection
Using MHE Inspection Checklist, verify the following items are in operational condition
Open Engine Compartment
Check Engine Oil level
Inspect hoses for fluid leaks
Check belts for tears and/or excessive wear
Inspect Transmission Fluid level
Close Engine Compartment
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9. Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
Proceed around Forklift in counter-clockwise direction
Ensure engine compartment is properly secured
Check propane tank (PPE required)
Verify tank level (replace as needed)
Check hose connections
Inspect for leaks
See that all wheels/tires are in good condition
Verify that both forks are secure and free of bends, cracks/excessive wear
Check hydraulic hoses for fluid leaks
Inspect Lift Chains for Damage
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10. Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
Enter Operator Compartment
Inspect Seatbelt for tears/damage
Secure Seatbelt
Turn Ignition to Accessory
Verify that alarm and all display lights are working
Test Horn
16. Verify lights/fans are operational (where applicable)
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11. Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
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MHE Pre-Trip Inspection SW
Sit-Down Forklift Inspection (continued)
Turn Ignition to On
Verify parking brake is operational
Test hydraulic functions
Test fork attachment for proper functionality (where applicable)
Disengage parking brake
Check steering for smooth easy operation
Drive forklift slowly in both forward and reverse
Drive truck thru full speed range in forward and reverse
Check braking distances in forward and reverse
Note any defects on MHE Board and inspection checklist; if equipment is unsafe to operate follow lock-out/tag-out procedure.
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12. Wrap-up Discussion What is X?
What are the important things to remember when it comes to this Standard Work?
What’s our greatest risk if we don’t follow this?
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