For the utilization of forklifts, there are several safety and health rules governing their use. Forklifts are large industrial machines which can be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the driver must carry out daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and each and every month. The following checks must be carried out on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a really essential component of the lift truck machines and therefore they should 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 checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also key for the safe functioning of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be correctly checked to ensure they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of issues should be reported and tended to right away. The lift truck must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator should inspect the lift truck steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are different 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 would show the oil color and the level of the oil. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would have to be checked to ensure it will work properly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in certain ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.