Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts would help to increase the lifespan of the machine and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the equipment. Completing regular forklift check ups and doing preventive maintenance regularly will help to ensure the safe and efficient use 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 OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can 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 problem has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the US, there are approximately 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 individuals are seriously injured too. This number represents 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. Many of these accidents could be easily prevented if the forklift had been correctly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip routine maintenance, although, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of one mishap.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner instruction manual will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules would vary depending on each and every manufacturer and each kind of forklift. Each schedule will contain a variety of basic items. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter should be periodically replaced. Hydraulic levels would need to be checked too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things involve the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.