For the use of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health rules governing their use. Forklifts are large industrial machinery which can be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The rules and regulations state that the operator should perform daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and every month. The following inspections must be performed on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a really essential part of the forklift machines and thus they must be double and tripled checked. A brake check is done with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also essential to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be properly checked to make sure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - In order to determine whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues should be reported and tended to right away. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator must check the lift truck steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are different kinds of checks which can be carried out to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the engine oil has to be inspected by removing the dip stick from the forklift engine. The dipstick will show both the oil color and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is very 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 will need to be checked to ensure it would work properly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher has to be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.