For the use of forklifts, there are a few health and safety rules governing their use. Forklifts are big industrial machines which can be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator must conduct daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following checks should be performed on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a very vital component of the lift truck machines and therefore they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is done with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be correctly checked to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - To know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues should be reported and tended to right away. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver should check the lift truck steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are different types of inspections that 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 would show the level of the oil 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 have to be checked to ensure it would function properly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher need to be checked in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.