For the utilization of lift trucks, there are several health and safety rules governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial machinery which can 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 need to be done on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on forklifts are key features that must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is carried out with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - lift truck tires are also important for the safe functioning of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be inspected correctly to ensure they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - In order to know whether the system is in good working condition, the lift truck controller system needs to be inspected by operating the forks and the release mechanism. Any hint of problems should immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be used until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the driver must check the forklift steering wheel in order to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel functioning correctly and responding well. There are a variety of inspections that can be performed 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 needs oil. The dipstick would show the colour of the oil 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 - all forklift trucks are required to be outfitted with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be checked to ensure it will function correctly in case of a fire. Various kinds of fire extinguisher must be inspected in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.