There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any big machine, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be operated safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should conduct daily checks on the forklift and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and every month. The following checks need to be carried out on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very vital component of the lift truck equipment and thus they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is carried out with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe performance of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be inspected properly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right 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 sign of problems must immediately reported and tended to. 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 correct, the operator should inspect the forklift steering wheel. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel functioning correctly and responding well. There are a variety of checks that could be done to determine the performance of the steering wheel.
Engine Oil - the engine oil needs to be checked by removing the dip stick from the forklift engine. The dipstick would show both the level of the oil 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 lift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher should be inspected in specific ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.