Inspect a Forklift
OSHA and HRSDC report that more than 10,000 workplace injuries connected to fork lifts take place each year. Driver error is the cause of many of these mishaps. Lack of appropriate equipment maintenance and check results in many others. Forklift operation and maintenance is not only the cause of personal injuries, but also of property damage. Forklifts could damage building structures, overhead pipes and sprinklers, and other machinery when utilized incorrectly. The following day by day inspections should be done so as to lessen the likelihood of forklift accidents.
Turn the engine off before checking various fluid levels: fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and hydraulic oil. The tires must be checked for indications of wear and tear. Check the tire air pressure. Check the forks' condition. The load backrest have to be attached firmly. Do a visual check of the top-clip retaining heel and pin. After that perform an inspection of the mast chains, hydraulic hoses, cables and stops. Ensure that both the overhead and finger guards are attached securely.
LP forklifts have propane tanks that need to be checked for indications of rust, corrosion or damage. Test the battery's electrolyte levels and charge. All belts should be inspected for wear. Check to make certain the owner's handbook is stored on-board the forklift in a storage compartment. Check the seat belt to make certain the latches are secure. Check the hood latch to make sure that it is working as it should.
Start the forklift and listen to the noise of the engine to make certain there are no unusual sounds. If there are, investigate at once. Check the steering controls and the accelerator. The parking break and the service break must be functioning correctly.
The drive control and tilt control must be checked to guarantee proper functioning in both reverse and forward. Test the functioning of the lowering control and hoist, and the attachment control. Check the horn and lights. Then check the heater, defroster and wipers to make certain they are functioning well. Check each and every gauge to find out that it is reading within functional limits.