How
many of us actually do a pre-use forklift inspection? I’m sure less of us than
we’d like to admit. However, these checks are incredibly important to protect
your business and your operators!
How
Much Do You Know?
a. Yes
b. No
2 . How
often should a pre-use forklift examination occur?
a. Every
shift change
b. Daily
c. Before
use whenever changing operators
3 . What
must you check when going through your pre-use checklist?
a. Mast,
tires, lights
b. Tires,
lights, brakes
c. There
are no OSHA requirements on what specifically needs to be checked
A visual inspection of your forklift is to be done at
least daily before forklifts are put to use. A visual inspection should
include:
· Fluid
levels including: oil, water, and hydraulic fluid
· Tire
condition and pressure
· Leaks,
cracks, or any other noticeable defects in mast chains, ect.
· Load
backrest extension
· Fork
condition
· Nameplates
and safety decals
· Operator
compartment
After doing a physical inspection of your forklift it
is just as important if not more important to do an operation check. Things you
should look for during the operational check include:
· Brakes
· Steering
· Drive
control, tilt control, hoist and lowering control, and attachment control
· Horn
· Lights
· Back
up alarm
· Hour
meter
Can
You Answer This Question???
Is there an OSHA regulation for maintaining checklist
documents?
A. Yes
B. No
Although OSHA requires you to perform a pre-use check they do not currently require companies to create and keep paperwork on
pre-use inspections. With that said it is a good idea to keep pre-use documentation in case an accident is to occur. It is recommended that any
paperwork created for forklift checks is kept for at least a month.
Get
The Facts!
It can be tough to tell when your forks and tires
actually need to be replaced. So, check out these videos for a more in depth
look!
…So
Call
If you’re unsure how to perform a pre-use check on
your forklift give us a call! We’ll have one of our knowledgeable team members
come out and walk you through it. You can reach Omega Material Handling at (513)
842-2012, or by sending an e-mail to omega.rockett@yahoo.com.
Answers:
1/A
2/B 3/C 4/B
