Shift handover of electric forklift operators is a core link that directly affects the safety of on-site material handling and the service life of equipment in daily warehouse and logistics operations. Unclear handover information often leads to missed hidden danger checks, unprocessed remaining faults of the last shift, and even unexpected safety accidents during subsequent operation. A standardized, complete handover process can effectively avoid these unnecessary risks without increasing too much extra work for frontline operators.

Before the formal handover, the outgoing operator should first sort out all key information generated during his shift, including the abnormal status of the forklift found in the previous use, the remaining power level, the unfinished operation tasks that need to be connected in the next shift, and the special road condition reminders in the operation area. He should also finish the basic cleaning of the vehicle body in advance, and park the electric forklift at the specified handover position as required, rather than leaving it in the operation channel or random parking space that may block the passing of other on-site personnel.

The two operators must complete the on-site joint check together, instead of only confirming the information through oral or written description without actual verification. They will check the vehicle body appearance for new damages, test the normal operation of the lifting system, steering system and braking function, confirm the remaining battery power meets the basic operation demand of the next shift, and check whether the emergency warning devices are in normal working state. For any abnormal problem that has been recorded, the outgoing operator should show the specific position and actual performance of the fault to the incoming operator on site, and make no concealment of any potential risk that may affect subsequent safe operation.

After the on-site verification is fully passed, both parties need to fill in the uniform handover record form clearly, confirm all information is consistent, and sign for confirmation respectively. The incoming operator can formally take over the operation of the electric forklift only after all handover steps are completed. If any unqualified hidden danger is found during the handover process, the relevant situation should be reported to the on-site management personnel immediately, rather than taking over the vehicle reluctantly to force the operation. Sticking to the standardized handover process for a long time can not only reduce the extra maintenance cost of electric forklifts, but also effectively maintain the stable order of daily material handling operations, and create a safer working environment for all frontline operators.