Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts need a proper maintenance program to help increase the equipments lifespan and is an essential factor in allowing the machinery to function safely and effectively. Completing regular forklift inspections and doing preventive maintenance regularly will help to guarantee the efficient and safe operation of the machine.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an important tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists will help to document any and all 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. Operators must complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift could not be utilized until the issue has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the United States, there are about 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured as well. This number represents 54 individuals a day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these accidents could be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to delay or skip routine maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner manual would include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will differ depending on each and every manufacturer and each and every type of forklift. Every schedule would contain various basic items. Like for instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil must be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels must be inspected also. Be certain to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Other things include the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.