For the utilization of forklifts, there are some safety and health rules governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial equipment that could be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The rules and regulations state that the driver needs to carry out daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and every month. The following checks need to be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very essential component of the lift truck equipment and hence they must be double and tripled checked. A brake check is performed with different 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 have to be checked properly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to determine that the system is in good working order. Any sign of issues must be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - In order to make sure that the turning of the wheel is right, the driver should check the lift truck steering wheel. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel working correctly and responding well. There are a variety of checks that could be carried out 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 should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will need to be checked to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher should be inspected in certain ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.