Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts will help to increase the lifespan of the equipment and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the machine. Completing regular forklift inspections and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to guarantee the safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an invaluable tool to have. These checklists will document any possible issues. They are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the OSHA. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Operators should complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be utilized until the issue has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the United States, there are around 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured too. This number represents 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these mishaps can be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly serviced and maintained. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip regular maintenance, however, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner guidebook will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will differ depending on every manufacturer and each and every model of forklift. Each schedule will contain various basic things. For instance, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter would have to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels should be checked too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Other things involve the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.