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There are healthy and safety regulations governing the utilization of forklift trucks. Any large equipment, like a lift truck, is potentially dangerous and should be used safely. The rules and regulations state that the driver needs to perform daily inspections on the lift truck and more thorough inspections every week and on a monthly basis. The following inspections must be performed on the forklift:

Lift Truck Brakes - brakes on forklifts are important features which should be double and triple checked. A brake inspection is done with various pedal heights and pressures to determine the sensitivity of the brakes. The brake lights should be inspected at the same time.

The Tires - lift truck tires are also key for the safe performance of the forklift truck and to the braking system. All the tires need to be correctly inspected to make certain that there are no punctures in the tires and they are inflated to the proper pressure.

Controller - the forklift controller system is inspected by operating the forks and the release to determine that the system is in good working order. Any indication of problems should immediately reported and tended to. The forklift must not be utilized until the controller system has been repaired.

Steering Wheel - To make certain that the turning of the wheel is correct, the driver should inspect the forklift steering wheel. Forklift safety depends on the steering wheel functioning accurately and responding well. There are a variety of inspections which can be done to determine steering wheel performance.

Engine Oil - the Removing the oil dip stick from the engine with help determine if the engine requires oil. The dipstick will show the oil level and the colour of the oil. The oil should be refilled if the level is too low. If the colour is off, there might be contamination happening.

Fire Extinguisher - all lift trucks are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher has to be tested to ensure it would function correctly in case of a fire. Different kinds of fire extinguisher need to be inspected in specific ways. For example, a dry chemical extinguisher should be shaken.

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