For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few health and safety guidelines governing their utilization. Lift trucks are large industrial machines that could be dangerous and need to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the operator should perform daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and on a monthly basis. The following checks should be carried out 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 checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be properly checked to ensure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
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 indication of issues must immediately reported and tended to. The lift truck must not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator must inspect the lift truck steering wheel to make sure the turning of the wheel is correct. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of checks which could be done 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 will show the level of the oil and the colour of the oil. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would need to be tested to ensure it will work properly in the event of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher should be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.