For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health rules governing their utilization. Forklifts are large industrial machinery that can be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator must perform daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough inspections each and every week and each and every month. The following inspections must be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features that must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is performed with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be correctly checked to ensure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - To determine whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues should immediately reported and tended to. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of inspections that can 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 requires oil. The dipstick will show both the colour of the oil and the level of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be checked to ensure it would function correctly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher must be inspected in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.