Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts would help to increase the lifespan of the machine and is also a vital factor to the safe use of the equipment. Completing regular forklift inspections and doing preventive maintenance on a routine basis will help to ensure the safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an invaluable tool to have. These checklists would document any possible issues. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers should complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Every year roughly 100 individuals are injured in forklift accidents within the USA. Statistics show that roughly 20,000 people would be injured seriously as a result of a forklift accident. This number translates to represent 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these accidents could be easily prevented if the forklift had been correctly serviced and maintained. In some circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to delay or skip regular maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
In the owner's handbook of every equipment, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules would differ greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the type of equipment. Every schedule would contain various basic things. For instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil would have to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels must be inspected also. Be certain to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional items include the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.