Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts will help to increase the lifespan of the machine and is also a critical factor to the safe operation of the machine. Completing forklift check ups regularly and doing preventive maintenance on a regular basis would help to guarantee the safe and efficient use of the machine.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any possible problems. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Operators should complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be utilized until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Each year around 100 people are injured in forklift accidents within the United States. Statistics show that approximately 20,000 individuals will be injured seriously as a result of a forklift mishap. This number represents 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these accidents can be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, however, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner manual will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules would vary depending on each manufacturer and each and every kind of forklift. Each schedule would contain a variety of basic things. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter should be replaced periodically. Hydraulic levels will have to be inspected as well. Be certain to check hoses for any signs of cracking. Additional items include the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.