There are safety and healthy regulations governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any large machine, such as a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The regulations and rules state that the operator must perform daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough inspections each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following checks need to be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a very essential part of the forklift equipment and thus they should be double and tripled 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 - the tires are also vital to the safe performance of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be properly checked to ensure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the forklift controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any hint of issues should be reported and tended to immediately. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator should check the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are various kinds of inspections that could be carried out to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the engine oil needs to be inspected by removing the dip stick from the forklift engine. The dipstick would show both the oil color and the oil level. The oil must be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will need to be checked to ensure it would work properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher has to be checked in specific ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.