There are healthy and safety regulations governing the utilization of lift trucks. Any large machinery, such as a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be utilized safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver must conduct daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections should be carried out on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a very important component of the forklift machines and therefore 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 checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe performance of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires must be checked properly to ensure they are inflated to the right pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - In order to determine whether the system is in good working condition, the forklift controller system has to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any sign of issues should be reported and tended to at once. The forklift should not be utilized until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the operator must inspect the lift truck steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are a variety of inspections which could be done to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the engine oil has to be inspected by removing the dip stick from the lift truck engine. The dipstick will show both the oil color and the level 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 - forklifts are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would need to be tested to ensure it will work properly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher has to be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.