For the use of lift trucks, there are some safety and health rules governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial machinery that could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator needs to conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following checks need to be carried out on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features which must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is performed with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also essential to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be properly checked to ensure they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - To determine whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system has to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues must immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the driver must inspect the lift truck steering wheel. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of inspections that could be performed to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the engine oil needs to be inspected by removing the dip stick from the lift truck engine. The dipstick will show the level of the oil 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 - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will have to be tested to ensure it will work correctly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher must be checked in specific ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.