Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts need a proper maintenance program to help increase the machine's lifespan and is an important factor in allowing the machinery to function safely and effectively. Completing forklift check ups regularly and doing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to guarantee the efficient and safe operation of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any possible problems. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Operators have to complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be used until the issue has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the United States, there are around one hundred deaths related to forklift mishaps and statistic show that almost 20,000 individuals are seriously injured as well. This number translates to represent 54 people a day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these accidents can be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to skip or delay routine maintenance, however, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of one accident.
Items to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of each and every equipment, the manufacturer will include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of equipment. Each schedule would consist of a variety of basic things. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil would have to be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels must be inspected also. Be certain to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things include the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.