There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the use of forklift trucks. Any huge machine, like a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be operated safely. The rules and regulations state that the driver must conduct daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections on a weekly basis and each and every month. The following inspections need to be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on lift trucks are important features which should be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be correctly inspected to make sure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - In order to determine whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system has to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any hint of problems must immediately reported and tended to. The lift truck should not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - In order to make certain that the turning of the wheel is correct, the driver should check the lift truck steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of inspections that could be carried out 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 the oil color and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it will work correctly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher has to be checked in specific ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.