There are safety and healthy regulations governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any big machine, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The rules and regulations state that the operator should perform daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections every week and on a monthly basis. The following checks must be performed on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on lift trucks are important features that should be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe functioning of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be inspected correctly to make certain they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - In order to know 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 indication of problems must immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the forklift steering wheel in order to make sure the turning of the wheel is right. Lift truck safety depends upon the steering wheel working correctly and responding well. There are different kinds of checks that can be performed 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 oil level and the colour of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will have to be tested to ensure it would work correctly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher should be inspected in specific ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.