Komatsu Warehouse Forklifts San Diego

Warehouse Forklift Maintenance

Forklifts require a proper maintenance program to help increase the equipments lifespan and is an important factor in allowing the machine to function effectively and safely. Completing regular forklift inspections and doing preventive maintenance on a regular basis will help to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of the machinery.



Daily Checklist

In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any potential problems. 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. Drivers must complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the issue has been fixed.



Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand

In the US, there are approximately 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 individuals are seriously injured as well. This number represents 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these accidents can be prevented easily if the forklift had been properly serviced and maintained. In some circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.



Things to be Serviced

The manufacturers owner handbook will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will vary depending on each manufacturer and every type of forklift. Every schedule would consist of a variety of basic items. For example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter must be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels should be checked as well. Be certain to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things include the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.

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