For the utilization of lift trucks, there are several safety and health rules governing their use. Lift trucks are huge industrial machinery which can be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The rules and regulations state that the operator needs to carry out daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections each and every week and each and every month. The following inspections must be performed on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features that should be double and triple checked. A brake check is carried out with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also important to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be checked properly to make sure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of issues must be reported and tended to immediately. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - In order to make sure that the turning of the wheel is right, the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of inspections that could be carried out 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 will show the level of the oil and the colour of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested to ensure it will function correctly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher has to be inspected in certain ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.