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Inspect a Forklift
OSHA and HRSDC report that more than ten thousand workplace injuries related to fork lifts take place each year. Operator error is the cause of many of these mishaps. Lack of proper equipment maintenance and inspection causes many others. Forklift maintenance and operation is not just the reason for personal injuries, but also of property damage. Forklifts could damage sprinklers, building structures and overhead pipes, and other machines when improperly used. The following day by day inspections should be done so as to lessen the possibility of forklift mishaps.
Turn the engine off prior to inspecting various fluid levels: fuel, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and hydraulic oil. The tires must be checked for indications of wear and tear. Check the tire air pressure. Check the forks' condition. The load backrest should be attached firmly. Do a visual check of the top-clip retaining pin and heel. Afterward carry out an inspection of the mast chains, hydraulic hoses, stops and cables. Make sure that both the overhead and finger guards are attached securely.
LP forklifts have propane tanks that need to be inspected for indications of damage, rust or corrosion. Test the battery's electrolyte levels and charge. All belts must be checked for wear. Check to make sure the owner's handbook is stored on-board the forklift inside a storage compartment. Test the seat belt to make certain the latches are secure. Check the hood latch to ensure it is functioning as it should.
Start the forklift and listen to the engine noise to make certain there are no unusual sounds. If there are, investigate immediately. Test the accelerator and the steering controls. The parking break and the service break should be working correctly.
To guarantee proper functioning in both forward and reverse, the tilt control and drive control must be checked. The functioning of the lowering control, the hoist and attachment control requires periodic inspection. Check the horn and lights. Afterward check the defroster, wipers and heater to make sure they are working smoothly. Inspect every gauge to find out that it is reading within functional limits.
How to Replace Forklift Tires
Forklift maintenance includes regularly checking the tires. This also includes replacing damaged or worn tires. Different types of forklifts are designed to be utilized with particular kinds of tires: polyurethane, solid or pneumatic. Tire types vary depending on things such as ground surfaces, frequency and duration of use and the weight of the load. To change a forklift tire you would need the following tools: replacement tires, forklift jack and tire press. Replacing your forklift tires occasionally is necessary to help prolong the life of the equipment.
Instructions
1 Check the tires thoroughly if there are indications of damage of wear. Make certain that the kind of tire on the forklift is the correct type. If the wear on the tire is over 40%, the tire must be replaced.
2 You should purchase spare or replacement tires.
3 Position the jack underneath the tire and lift the forklift to a height that allows you to remove the tire easily.
4 To be able to separate the rim from the tire, use the tire press and remove the old tire. Replace the tire with the new one and secure tightly. Lower the forklift, then move the jack to the next tire and do the same thing with the other damaged tire.
5 A damaged tire could be repaired on site by a local repair company. If this is your first call, the repair company may provide a free estimate. If the tires are really big, you would need a stationary tire press. In that case, you must take out the tire and bring it to a repair shop.
