The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed a set of regulations for the inspection of forklifts and other lifting equipment to ensure worker safety. A proper forklift inspection procedure involves a visual check, an operating inspection and documentation of all inspections. It is important to ensure proper examination of forklifts to ensure that they are in safe operating condition. The pre-start visual check of the forklift is conducted with the engine off. Pre-start visual checks are important to identify any potential issues. It involves checking the fluid levels for oil, hydraulic fluid, and water as well as inspecting any visible cracks, leaks or other defects. Chain tension inside the mast can also be checked.
While testing the tire pressure of the forklifts, keep an eye out for the cuts and gouges. It is also important to check the nameplates and safety decals to ensure they are legible and are in place. Proper visual inspection checking the operator compartment for grease, dust, debris and other anomalies. The final part of the pre-start visual inspection involves checking for the proper functioning of all the safety devices, involving seat belts. A forklift found to be defective, in need of repair or unsafe in any way should be taken out of service immediately and not to be driven.
Operation inspection of the forklift is conducted to evaluate the accelerator linkage, steering, breaks, etc. It also involves testing of the tilt control, drive control, hoist and lowering control, lights, horns, etc. Forklifts should be made operational only if it is found non-malfunctioning during the inspection. Forklift inspections are required to be carried out regularly and properly documented as if the operator is not aware of malfunctioning state of the forklift, it can lead to disastrous consequences.
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