There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any big machine, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and must be used safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should perform daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following inspections have to be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really essential part of the lift truck equipment and hence they must be double and tripled checked. A brake check is carried out with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe functioning of the forklift 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 - In order to know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system has to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any indication of issues must be reported and tended to immediately. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is right, the operator should check the lift truck steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel working correctly and responding well. There are different types of inspections which can be done to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine requires oil. The dipstick will show the level of the oil and the oil color. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be tested to ensure it will work correctly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher must be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.