There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the use of forklift trucks. Any big machine, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The regulations and rules state that the operator must carry out daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and each and every month. The following checks should be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features which must 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 must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also important to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be properly checked to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of issues must immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - In order to make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the driver should check the lift truck steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of checks that could be performed 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 the oil level and the oil color. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would have to be checked to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.