There are safety and healthy guidelines governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any large machinery, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be operated safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough inspections each and every week and every month. The following checks should be performed on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features which should be double and triple checked. A brake check is carried out 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 performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be checked properly to make sure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
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 indication of issues should be reported and tended to at once. The lift truck must not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the lift truck steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are different types of checks that 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 requires oil. The dipstick would show 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 - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will need to be tested to ensure it would function properly in case of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher has to be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.