Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts will help to increase the lifespan of the machinery and is also a vital factor to the safe use of the machine. Completing forklift inspection regularly and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to ensure the safe and efficient use of the machine.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important 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 should complete the inspection from the start 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 US, there are around 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that almost 20,000 individuals are seriously injured too. This number translates to represent 54 people per day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these accidents can be easily prevented if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it may 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 instruction manual will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will differ depending on every manufacturer and each and every kind of forklift. Each schedule will consist of various basic things. For instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels will need to be checked too. Be sure to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Other things include the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.