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 operation of the machine. Completing forklift check ups regularly and doing preventive maintenance on a regular basis would help to guarantee the efficient and safe use of the equipment.
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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the OSHA. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers have to complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift could not be utilized until the problem has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Every year roughly 100 people are injured in forklift mishaps within the United States. Statistics show that roughly 20,000 people will be injured seriously as a result of a forklift accident. This number translates to represent 54 people per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. A lot of these mishaps 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 routine maintenance, however, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of one accident.
Things to be Serviced
In the owner's handbook of each and every machine, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will differ greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of machine. Every schedule would consist of a variety of basic items. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter must be replaced periodically. Hydraulic levels will need to be checked also. Be certain to check hoses for any signs of cracking. Other things involve the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.