There are healthy and safety rules governing the use of lift trucks. Any large machine, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver must perform daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections should be carried out on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very essential component of the forklift machinery and thus they should be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is performed with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also vital to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be properly inspected to make sure 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 lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator must inspect the forklift steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel working accurately and responding well. There are a variety 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 colour of the oil and the level of the oil. 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 would need to be checked to ensure it would work properly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in specific ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.