For the utilization of forklifts, there are some safety and health rules governing their utilization. Lift trucks are huge industrial machines that could be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the driver should conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks each and every week and each and every month. The following checks have to be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features that should be double and triple checked. A brake check is carried out with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be properly checked to make sure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right pressure.
Controller - In order to know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any indication of problems must be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver should check the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and working precisely. There are various types of inspections that could be done 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 the oil color and the level 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 - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would need to be checked to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher must be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.