In order to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, counterbalance forklift operators are encouraged to take the following measures to keep the machinery running as safe as possible and to ensure that the driver remains safe.
Tires: When tires are worn badly or missing chunks, they should be replaced. Tires that are in terrible shape can cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle parts, to the wheel components and to the load itself. Challenging operations require using correct tires for utmost performance of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your machinery has the correct tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Driving a lift truck with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This could really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous working environment. Being sure to perform routine fork checks by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen on a regular basis so as to make sure that your equipment is working at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is an issue that is caused by operators who ride the inching pedal. In order to avoid major component breakdown and failure, the inching pedal must ideally only be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics can work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being utilized, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Forklifts will ultimately encounter numerous impacts with their surroundings and environment when operating at high speeds. Possible impacts could include the forks, wheels, backrests, tires and attachments. Following which operators drive which models by assigning machines to a driver can help track who is responsible for the misuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your lift truck can help you to greatly reduce impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your machinery is correctly maintained is ongoing and regular training. The equipment users have to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are properly trained and know how to perform the required daily inspections so they can properly operate the equipment before using it.