There are healthy and safety rules governing the use of lift trucks. Any large machinery, such as a forklift, is potentially dangerous and must be operated safely. The rules and regulations state that the driver must conduct daily checks on the lift truck and more thorough checks each and every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections should be done on the forklift:
Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features which should be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with different pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.
The Tires - forklift tires are also key for the safe performance of the lift truck and to the braking system. All the tires should be properly checked to make certain that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.
Controller - the lift truck controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to know that the system is in good working order. Any sign of issues should be reported and tended to at once. The forklift should not be used until the controller system has been fixed.
Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is correct, the operator must check the lift truck steering wheel. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel responding well and working accurately. There are a variety of inspections that could be performed 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 both the colour of the oil and the level of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is very low. If the colour is off, there could be contamination happening.
Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested to ensure it will work correctly in case of a fire. Various types of fire extinguisher should be checked in certain ways. Like for example, a dry chemical extinguisher has to be shaken.