For the utilization of lift trucks, there are a few safety and health rules governing their utilization. Lift trucks are big industrial equipment which could be dangerous and have to be handled with safety in mind. The regulations and rules state that the driver should conduct daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough inspections each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections must be done on the lift truck:
Lift Truck Brakes - the brakes are a really vital component of the forklift machines and therefore they should be double and tripled checked. A brake check is performed with various pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - the tires are also important to the safe performance of the truck and to the braking system. All the tires have to be correctly checked to make certain they are inflated to the proper pressure and that there are no punctures in the tires.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to determine that the system is in good working order. Any sign of problems must be reported and tended to at once. The lift truck should not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator should check the forklift steering wheel to make certain the turning of the wheel is right. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of inspections that could be done 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 will show the oil level and the colour of the oil. The oil must be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - lift trucks are required by law to carry a fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher would have to be checked to ensure it will function correctly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher need to be checked in certain ways. Like for instance, a dry chemical extinguisher must be shaken.