For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health guidelines governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial equipment which could be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator must carry out daily checks on the forklift and more thorough inspections every week and on a monthly basis. The following checks should be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very important component of the forklift machinery and hence they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is done with different 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 key for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be checked properly to ensure they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any indication of problems must be reported and tended to right away. The forklift should not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel functioning accurately and responding well. There are various kinds of checks which could be done 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 will show the oil level and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be tested to ensure it would function correctly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher should be checked in specific ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.