Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts require a proper maintenance program to help increase the machine's lifespan and is an important factor in allowing the machine to run safely and effectively. Completing forklift inspection on a regular basis and performing preventive maintenance regularly would help to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the machinery.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an important tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists would help to document any and all possible problems. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers must complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift can not be utilized until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Each and every year around 100 individuals are injured in forklift mishaps within the United States. Statistics show that roughly 20,000 people would be seriously injured because of a forklift accident. This number translates to represent 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these mishaps can be prevented easily if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to skip or delay routine maintenance, however, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of one mishap.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner guidebook would include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will differ depending on every manufacturer and each kind of forklift. Each schedule would contain various basic things. Like for instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels must be checked too. Be sure to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional things involve the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.