Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts require a proper maintenance program to help increase the equipments lifespan and is an essential factor in allowing the machinery to function safely and effectively. Completing regular forklift check ups and performing preventive maintenance on a regular basis would help to guarantee the safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any possible issues. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers have to complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift can not be used until the issue has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the United States, there are approximately one hundred deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that almost 20,000 individuals are seriously injured too. This number translates to represent 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these mishaps could be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly serviced and maintained. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of one accident.
Items to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of each and every machinery, the manufacturer will include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the type of equipment. Each schedule will consist of a variety of basic things. For example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter will have to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels will have to be checked also. Be certain to check hoses for any signs of cracking. Additional things include the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.