Pre-shift Operational Checks
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The forklift must be checked for defects daily - usually by the operator before beginning a shift. Even if you operate a forklift safely a defect can cause or contribute to a serious accident. Some things to look for are:
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- Fork Arms (is there any deformation or cracks in the forks)
- Carriage Plate (no obvious damage, end stopo bolts)
- Load Guard (Distortion, cracks, security)
- Mast Rollers/Slides (any sign of uneven wear, greased)
- Lift Chains (Loose or worn pins, chain anchor points)
- Hydraulics (Pipes for cracks/splits, seals and couplings)
- Wheels (Missing or loose wheel nuts, rims for damage)
- Tyres (Pressure on pneumatics, cracks, tread, flat spots)
- Operators Seat (Anchor points, damage, seat belts)
- Lights (All service lights, indicators, flashing beacon)
- Horn (Functions correctly)
- Hydraulic Controls (Smooth operation, oil leaks)
- Drive & Braking (Forwards reverse, foot/hand brake)
- Steering (Excessive play, smooth)
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REPORT ALL FAULTS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER
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A Defective Forklift Can Kill (September 1996)
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A 43 year-old president of an advertising sign company was killed while using a forklift to unload steel tubing from a flatbed trailer. He was driving about 5 mph beside the trailer on a concrete driveway with a 3% grade. The victim turned the forklift behind the trailer. The forklift begain to turn over on its side. The victim jumped from the seat toward the driveway. The victim's head and neck were pinned to the driveway by the forklift's overhead guard. An inspection of the forklift revealed that the right-side rear axel stop was damaged before the accident and was not restricting the lateral sway as it turned. Also, slack in the steering mechanism required the operator to turn the steering wheel slightly more than half a revolution before the wheels started to turn. The forklift was not equipped with a sealt belt. From NIOSH alert 2000-112.
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