Both electric and hand pallet trucks must be inspected annually, or in accordance with an examination scheme. This is a legal requirement under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). A short operational test must also be carried out every day. This includes:A visual inspection for externally visible damage or leaksStart-up and braking testChecking the lift truck hydraulics and oil levelObservation of the driving behaviour, especially during cornering and turning manoeuvres