For the utilization of forklifts, there are several safety and health rules governing their utilization. Forklifts are big industrial machinery which could be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules 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 inspections need to be done on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a really essential part of the forklift machinery and therefore they must be double and tripled checked. A brake check is carried out with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be inspected 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 inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of issues must immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be utilized 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. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are a variety of inspections that could be done to determine the performance of the steering wheel.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine needs oil. The dipstick would 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 occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would have to be tested to ensure it would work correctly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher should be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.