There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any huge equipment, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the operator needs to perform daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and every month. The following checks must be done on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features which should be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is performed with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also vital to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be inspected correctly to make certain that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right pressure.
Controller - the forklift controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of problems must immediately reported and tended to. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator should inspect the forklift steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel functioning accurately and responding well. There are a variety of inspections that could 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 would show both the level of the oil and the oil color. The oil should be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it would work correctly in the event of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher must be checked in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.