For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health rules governing their utilization. Forklifts are big industrial machinery which could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The rules and regulations state that the operator has to conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks every week and each and every month. The following checks should be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really essential part of the forklift machinery and therefore they should be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is done with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be checked properly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right pressure.
Controller - To know 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 indication of problems should be reported and tended to instantly. The forklift should not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver should check the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are different kinds of checks which 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 needs oil. The dipstick will show both the oil color and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is very 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 tested to ensure it will work properly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher must be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.