There are safety and healthy regulations governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any huge machine, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver needs to conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and each and every month. The following checks have to be performed on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really essential component of the forklift machinery and thus they should be double and tripled checked. A brake check is performed with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also important for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be properly inspected to ensure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any hint of problems should be reported and tended to right away. The lift truck must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is correct, the driver must inspect the lift truck steering wheel. Lift truck safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of checks which could be done to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the engine oil has to be checked by removing the dip stick from the lift truck engine. The dipstick will show both the colour of the oil and the oil level. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will have to be checked to ensure it will function properly in case of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher has to be checked in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.