There are safety and healthy rules governing the use of lift trucks. Any huge machine, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver has to carry out daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and each and every month. The following checks should be carried out on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features that must be double and triple 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 key for the safe functioning of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be inspected properly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - In order to know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system has to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of problems must be reported and tended to instantly. The lift truck must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the operator should check the forklift steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel functioning accurately and responding well. There are a variety of checks which can 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 would show the level of the oil and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will need to be tested to ensure it would function correctly in case of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.