Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts need a proper maintenance program to help increase the equipments lifespan and is an essential factor in allowing the machinery to run effectively and safely. Completing forklift check ups regularly and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis would help to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the machine.
Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an important tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists would help to document any and all potential 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 have to complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the problem has been fixed.
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand
Each and every year roughly 100 people are injured in forklift mishaps in the USA. Statistics show that approximately 20,000 individuals will be seriously injured because of a forklift accident. This number represents 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these accidents can be prevented easily if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In some 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.
Items to be Serviced
In the owner's manual of each machinery, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules would differ greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the kind of machine. Every schedule would consist of a variety of basic things. Like for instance, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels must be inspected as well. Be sure to inspect hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional things include the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.