- Daily Inspection
- Check mast and carriage for any damage or foreign items.
- Check chains and fixing bolts for damaged links, obvious stretching and appropriate lubrication.
- Check forks for any sign of cracks, especially at the heels, or any other sign of damage or excess wear
- Check the tyres and wheels.
- Check the tynes are properly attached.
- Check any attachments.
- Check the safety devices such as seat belts, warning devices, flashing lights and beepers.
- Check the battery and connector.
- Check the guards.
- Check the fluid levels.
- Check the braking and hydraulic systems.
- Operation
- The areas where forklifts operate are well-ventilated.
- The areas where forklifts operate are well-lit.
- The surfaces where forklifts operate are level and non-slip.
- Forklifts are fitted with load-cell-weighing devices.
- Forklifts are fitted with tilt restrictors.
- Forklifts are fitted with operator restraint interlocks.
- Operators verify that the forklift truck has the capacity to pick up the load.
- Batteries are charged in a well-ventilated area.
- Eye-washing facilities are available and located near where battery charging is done.
- Precautions
- Inspect the forklift before use.
- Inspect the load before attempting to move it.
- Wear protective gear.
- Use a spotter.
- Keep the load low enough that it will not block your vision.
- Do not allow any person to ride on any part of the forklift.
- Be sure to lower the forks, when the forkllift not in use.
