There are safety and healthy rules governing the use of lift trucks. Any large machine, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The regulations and rules state that the driver must perform daily checks on the forklift and more thorough checks on a weekly basis and every month. The following inspections must be carried out on the forklift:
Forklift Brakes - the brakes are a really important component of the lift truck machines and thus they must be double and tripled checked. A brake inspection is carried out with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be checked at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe functioning of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be checked properly to make sure 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 determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of problems should be reported and tended to instantly. The lift truck should not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is correct. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning accurately. There are various kinds of inspections that can be carried out to determine steering wheel performance.
Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine requires oil. The dipstick will show 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 might be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be checked to ensure it will work properly in the event of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher need to be checked in certain ways. For instance, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.