🏗️ What Is Forklift Safety Inspection? Process, Cost, and Validity in 2025

1. Definition

A forklift safety inspection (also called a technical safety inspection) is a process to check and assess the forklift’s mechanical condition to ensure it meets all safety requirements before operation.

This is a mandatory procedure under Vietnamese law to prevent workplace accidents and ensure legal operation.

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2. Purpose of the inspection

• ✅ Ensure operator and workplace safety.

• ✅ Detect technical faults early to prevent accidents.

• ✅ Serve as a legal basis for operation.

• ✅ Extend the forklift’s lifespan and reduce maintenance costs.

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3. Legal basis

According to Circular No. 48/2016/TT-BLĐTBXH and QCVN 25:2015/BLĐTBXH,

All forklifts with a lifting capacity from 1,000 kg or more and with a driver seat must undergo technical safety inspection before being used.

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4. Forklift inspection procedure

1. Document check – Certificate of origin, equipment records, manuals.

2. External inspection – Frame, mast, forks, tires, hydraulic system, lights.

3. Operational test – Lift, tilt, move forward/reverse, brakes, horn.

4. Load test – Lift 125% of rated load to ensure stability and safety.

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5. Inspection intervals

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6. Authorized inspection agencies

Only units certified by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) can perform inspections, such as:

• VINACONTROL

• QUATEST 3

• ISOCERT

• Regional Safety Technical Centers (KV1, KV2, KV3)

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7. Inspection cost

• 1–3 ton forklifts: VND 700,000 – 1,000,000 per inspection

• 5–10 ton forklifts: VND 1,200,000 – 1,500,000 per inspection
  (Excluding travel expenses for on-site inspection)

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8. Result

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✅ Conclusion

Forklift safety inspection is a legal obligation and a practical step to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Always inspect regularly to maintain compliance, safety, and productivity.