For the utilization of forklifts, there are several safety and health rules governing their utilization. Forklifts are large industrial equipment that can be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator has to perform daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and every month. The following checks need to be carried out on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really important component of the forklift machinery and hence they must be double and tripled checked. A brake check is done with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be checked correctly to make certain they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - In order to know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues must be reported and tended to at once. The forklift must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the operator should inspect the lift truck steering wheel. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are various kinds of checks which can be done 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 will show the colour of the oil and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be tested to ensure it would function properly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher should be inspected in specific ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.