There are safety and healthy guidelines governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any huge equipment, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be used safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should conduct daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and every month. The following inspections must be carried out on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very vital component of the lift truck machines and thus they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is performed with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe functioning of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be checked correctly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right pressure.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any indication of problems should be reported and tended to immediately. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is correct, the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel working correctly and responding well. There are different types of checks that can be done to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine requires oil. The dipstick would show both the oil color and the oil level. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will need to be checked to ensure it would function correctly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher should be checked in certain ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.