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 operation of the machinery. Completing regular forklift inspections and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the machine.
Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an invaluable tool to have. These checklists would document any potential 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 are required to complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major problems are found, the forklift could not be used until the issue has been fixed.
Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
In the United States, there are around 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 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these accidents could be easily prevented if the forklift had been correctly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to skip or delay routine maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of one accident.
Items to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner guidebook will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will vary depending on each and every manufacturer and each and every type of forklift. Every schedule would consist of a variety of basic items. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil would need to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels must be inspected too. Be certain to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Other items include the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.