Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts would help to increase the lifespan of the machinery and is also a vital factor to the safe operation of the equipment. Completing forklift inspection regularly and doing preventive maintenance regularly would help to ensure the safe and efficient 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 possible problems. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers need to complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift can not be utilized until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Within the United States, there are approximately one hundred deaths related to forklift mishaps and statistic show that almost 20,000 individuals are seriously injured too. This number translates to represent 54 people a day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these accidents can be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly serviced and maintained. In several circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, although, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single accident.
Things to be Serviced
In the owner's handbook of every machine, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules would differ greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of machine. Every schedule would contain various basic items. For instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil would have to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels should be inspected too. Be certain to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional things involve the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.