There are safety and healthy rules governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any large machine, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator needs to carry out daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following checks need to be performed on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a very essential component of the forklift machines and thus they should be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is carried out with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected 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 should be checked properly to make certain they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - To know whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system needs to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any indication of problems should immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the lift truck steering wheel to make sure the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel working accurately and responding well. There are various types of inspections that can be performed 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 colour of the oil and the oil level. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it would function properly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.