Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts need a proper maintenance program to help increase the machine's lifespan and is an important factor in allowing the machinery to run safely and effectively. Completing regular forklift check ups and doing preventive maintenance regularly will help to guarantee the safe and efficient use of the equipment.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an important tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists would help to document any and all possible 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. Operators need to complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be used until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Every year about 100 individuals are injured in forklift mishaps in the USA. Statistics show that about 20,000 individuals would be injured seriously as a result of a forklift mishap. This number translates to represent 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 correctly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it might seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, however, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner handbook would include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules would vary depending on each and every manufacturer and each type of forklift. Each schedule would contain various basic things. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter must be replaced periodically. Hydraulic levels must be inspected as well. Be sure to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Other things include the brakes, the transmission and the electrical systems of the forklift.