There are safety and healthy regulations governing the use of forklift trucks. Any large machinery, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver must conduct daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks each and every week and every month. The following inspections should be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on lift trucks are key features that should be double and triple checked. A brake check is done 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 - the tires are also vital to the safe functioning of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be correctly checked to ensure that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - To determine whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system has to be checked by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of problems should immediately reported and tended to. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the lift truck steering wheel to make sure the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working precisely. There are various types of checks which could be performed 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 oil color and the level 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 equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested to ensure it will work properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.