There are healthy and safety regulations governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any large machine, such as a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be used safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver must conduct daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections should be performed on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a really vital component of the lift truck equipment and thus they should be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is performed with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be inspected correctly to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the right pressure.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any indication of issues must be reported and tended to immediately. The lift truck should not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are a variety of inspections that can be carried out 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 requires oil. The dipstick would show the colour of the oil and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is very 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 would need to be tested to ensure it will work correctly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher must be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.