To be able to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, counterbalance forklift operators are encouraged to take the following measures to keep the machinery running in a safely manner and to ensure that the driver remains safe.
Tires: When tires are worn badly or missing chunks, they must be replaced. Tires that are in poor shape can cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle parts, to the wheel parts and to the load itself. Challenging applications involve using correct types of tires for maximum functioning of the lift truck. In order to be certain that your equipment has the correct tires, ask your local dealer for an application survey.
Forks: Moreover, driving a forklift with badly worn tires can also generate premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This can greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which could result in a potentially dangerous work setting. Being certain to complete routine fork checks by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen regularly so as to make sure that your equipment is working at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem that is caused by operators who ride the inching pedal. In order to prevent major part breakdown and failure, the inching pedal must ideally only be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics could work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Whenever the unfortunate circumstance of a forklift encountering an impact to surroundings and products at high travel speeds happens, wheels, forks, backrests, tires and attachments all suffer. Following what operators drive what models by assigning equipment to an operator can help track who is accountable for the misuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your forklift truck could help you to really reduce impact damage.
Training: Ongoing training and regular training is vital to make sure that your machinery is well maintained. Users of the machinery need to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are taught properly and know how to perform the required daily inspections so they can properly operate the equipment before using it.