Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts would help to increase the lifespan of the equipment and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the machinery. Completing regular forklift inspections and performing preventive maintenance regularly will help to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of the machine.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an invaluable 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 need to complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
In the United States, there are around one hundred deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured as well. This number translates to represent 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. Many of these accidents could be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip routine maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single mishap.
Things to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of each and every machinery, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules would vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of machinery. Each schedule would consist of a variety of basic items. For example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil must be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels will need to be inspected too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Other things involve the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.