There are safety and healthy guidelines governing the use of forklift trucks. Any big machinery, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The regulations and rules state that the operator must perform daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and every month. The following checks have to be done on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features that should be double and triple checked. A brake check is done with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be checked correctly to make certain they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - To determine whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of problems must be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - To make sure that the turning of the wheel is correct, the driver must check the lift truck steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are various types of inspections which could be done 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 the colour of the oil and the oil level. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher should be inspected in specific ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.