There are healthy and safety guidelines governing the use of forklift trucks. Any large machine, such as a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be used safely. The rules and regulations state that the driver should carry out daily inspections on the forklift and more thorough inspections each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections must be done on the lift truck:
Forklift Brakes - brakes on lift trucks are important features that must be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with different pressures and pedal heights to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights must be checked at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also key for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be correctly checked to make certain that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the forklift controller system is checked by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of problems must be reported and tended to instantly. The lift truck must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.
Steering Wheel - the operator must inspect the lift truck steering wheel to make sure the turning of the wheel is correct. Forklift safety depends upon the steering wheel responding well and functioning precisely. There are different kinds of inspections that could be done 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 would show the level of the oil and the oil color. The oil should be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination occurring.
Fire Extinguisher - all forklift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be checked to ensure it would work properly in case of a fire. Different types of fire extinguisher should be checked in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher needs to be shaken.