Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts would help to increase the lifespan of the machinery and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the machine. Completing forklift inspection regularly and doing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of the machinery.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an invaluable 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 can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers must complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
In the United States, there are about 100 deaths related to forklift mishaps and statistic show that almost 20,000 people 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 could be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly serviced and maintained. In some circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip regular maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of one mishap.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner guidebook will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will vary depending on every manufacturer and each and every kind of forklift. Each schedule would consist of various basic things. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels must be inspected also. Be certain to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things involve the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.