For the utilization of lift trucks, there are some safety and health guidelines governing their use. Lift trucks are large industrial machines which can be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The rules and regulations state that the operator should carry out daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following checks need to be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features which must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is carried out 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 - forklift tires are also important for the safe performance of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be checked correctly 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 determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of issues should be reported and tended to at once. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator should inspect the forklift steering wheel in order to make sure the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are a variety of inspections which can be done to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine requires oil. The dipstick will show both the oil level and the colour of the oil. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it would function correctly in case of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher has to be checked in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.