For the utilization of forklifts, there are a few safety and health guidelines governing their use. Forklifts are large industrial equipment that can be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the driver must perform daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections every week and every month. The following checks should be carried out on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features that should be double and triple checked. A brake check is performed with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be checked properly to make sure they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any hint of issues should be reported and tended to right away. The lift truck must not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the operator should inspect the forklift steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of checks which can be performed 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 both 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 - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be checked to ensure it would work correctly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher need to be checked in certain ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.