Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts will help to increase the lifespan of the equipment and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the machine. Completing forklift check ups on a regular basis and doing preventive maintenance on a regular basis would help to ensure the safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an invaluable tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists will help to document any and all possible issues. They are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the OSHA. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Operators should complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift could not be used until the problem has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the US, there are about one hundred deaths related to forklift mishaps and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured too. This number represents 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these accidents could be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly serviced and maintained. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip routine maintenance, however, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Items to be Serviced
In the owner's guidebook of each and every equipment, the manufacturer will include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will vary greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the type of equipment. Each schedule would consist of a variety of basic items. Like for instance, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter would need to be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels must be inspected too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional things include the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.