For the use of forklifts, there are several safety and health rules governing their utilization. Forklifts are huge industrial equipment that could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator needs to conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks each and every week and every month. The following inspections must be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very essential component of the lift truck machinery and thus they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is carried out with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe performance of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be checked correctly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the forklift 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 must be reported and tended to right away. The lift truck should not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator should check the lift truck steering wheel to make sure the turning of the wheel is right. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are a variety of checks which could be carried out 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 will show both the level of the oil and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested to ensure it will work correctly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher should be checked in certain ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.