For the use of lift trucks, there are several health and safety guidelines governing their use. Forklifts are large industrial machines that could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the driver should perform daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks each and every week and every month. The following inspections should be performed on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features that must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also vital to the safe performance of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be checked properly 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 forklift controller system needs to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any indication of issues should immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver should check the lift truck 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 working precisely. There are a variety of inspections which can be performed to determine steering wheel performance.
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 level of the oil and the colour of the oil. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested to ensure it will function properly in the event of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher must be checked in specific ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.