Daewoo IC Forklifts San Diego

Inspect a Forklift

HRSDC and OSHA report that over 10,000 workplace injuries connected to fork lifts happen every year. Operator error is the reason for many of these mishaps. Lack of appropriate equipment inspection and maintenance results in numerous others. Operation and maintenance of a forklift is not only the cause of personal injuries, but also of damage to property. Forklifts could damage building structures, overhead pipes and sprinklers, and other equipment when used incorrectly. The following daily inspections must be done in order to reduce the possibility of forklift mishaps.



Turn off the engine before inspecting various fluid levels: engine oil, fuel, hydraulic oil, coolant and brake fluid. The tires must be checked for indications of wear and tear. Check the air pressure in the tires. Check the forks' condition. The load backrest must be tightly attached. Do a visual inspection of the top-clip retaining heel and pin. Then carry out an inspection of the mast chains, hydraulic hoses, stops and cables. Ensure that the overhead and finger guards are attached firmly.



LP forklifts have propane tanks that have to be checked for indications of corrosion, damage or rust. Test the battery's charge and electrolyte levels. All belts must be checked for wear. Check to make certain the owner's instruction manual is kept on-board the forklift inside a storage compartment. Test the seat belt to make sure the latches are secure. Test the hood latch to make certain that it is working as it should.



Start the forklift and listen to the engine noise to make sure there are no unusual sounds. If there are, investigate at once. Test the accelerator and the steering controls. The service brake and the parking break should be correctly functioning.



To ensure proper functioning in both forward and reverse, the drive control and tilt control must be checked. The functioning of the lowering control, the hoist and attachment control needs periodic inspection. Test the horn and lights. Then check the heater, defroster and wipers to make certain they are working smoothly. Inspect each and every gauge to find out that it is reading within functional limits.

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