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 regular basis will help to guarantee the efficient and safe use of the machinery.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an important tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists would help to document any and all possible issues. They are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the OSHA. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers need to complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the problem has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Each and every year about 100 individuals are injured in forklift mishaps within the USA. Statistics show that around 20,000 individuals will be seriously injured as a result of a forklift mishap. This number represents 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these accidents could be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to skip or delay routine maintenance, although, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of each equipment, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules would vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the type of equipment. Each schedule will consist of a variety of basic items. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter should be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels must be inspected too. Be certain to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things include the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.