Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts require a proper maintenance program to help increase the equipments lifespan and is an essential factor in allowing the machine to function safely and effectively. Completing forklift check ups on a regular basis and doing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to ensure the efficient and safe use of the machinery.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any possible problems. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers are required to complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be utilized until the problem has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
In the United States, there are around one hundred deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured too. This number represents 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these mishaps can be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly serviced and maintained. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip routine maintenance, although, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Items to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of every equipment, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of machinery. Each schedule will consist of various basic things. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels will need to be inspected too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Additional things involve the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.