There are healthy and safety regulations governing the use of forklift trucks. Any huge machine, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be used safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should conduct daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following checks should be carried out on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on lift trucks are important features which must be double and triple 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 performance of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires must 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 determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of issues must be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the forklift steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of checks which 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 both the oil level and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be tested to ensure it would work correctly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher has to be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.