There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any big machine, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The regulations and rules state that the operator should perform daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough checks every week and every month. The following inspections should be carried out on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really important part of the forklift machinery and hence they should be double and tripled checked. A brake check is carried out with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also important to the safe performance of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be correctly checked to make sure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of issues should be reported and tended to right away. The forklift must not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator must check the lift truck steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of checks which can be carried out to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine needs oil. The dipstick will show the oil level and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would need to be checked to ensure it would work correctly in case of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.