For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health guidelines governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial machinery which could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator must perform daily checks on the forklift and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following inspections must be carried out on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a very essential component of the forklift equipment and therefore they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is carried out with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also key for the safe functioning of the lift 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 right pressure.
Controller - To know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues must be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the driver must check the lift truck steering wheel. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of checks that can be performed to determine the performance of the steering wheel.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine needs oil. The dipstick would show both the oil level and the colour of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be checked to ensure it would function correctly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher should be checked in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.