Although
forklifts are designed to perform rugged tasks, each time they are used they can
get damaged in any number of ways. That's why inspection is of critical
importance. 
Structural Technology, Inc. will perform a visual inspection of the general condition and an
operational check to test its proper functioning. If our qualified personnel
notice anything that may affect the normal operation of the forklift, we will
note it a written report that is issued on-site. All of STI's inspections
meet or exceed the requirements of OSHA and ASME B56.1 & B56.6.
Our Inspection program includes:
 | fire extinguisher
present, and charged |
| engine oil level,
fuel level, radiator water level (LPG, gas and diesel forklifts) |
| battery securely
in place |
| cables for
exposed wires |
| hold downs or
brackets |
| bolts, nuts,
guards, chains, or hydraulic hose reels not damaged, missing or loose
|
| wheels and tires
not excessively worn or damaged |
| forks not bent or
cracked |
| positioning
latches in good working condition |
| carriage teeth
not broken, chipped or worn |
| chain anchor pins
not worn, loose or bent |
| no damp spots or
drips that may indicate a leak |
| hoses held
securely, not loose, crimped, worn or rubbing |
| horn working and
loud enough to be heard in working environment; other warning devices
operational |
| floor brake:
pedal holds, unit stops smoothly |
| parking brake:
holds against slight acceleration |
| dead-man seat
brake: holds when operator rises from seat |
| clutch and
gearshift: shifts smoothly with no jumping or jerking |
| dash control
panel: all lights and gauges operational |
| steering: moves
smoothly |
| lift mechanism:
operates smoothly (check by raising forks to maximum height then lowering
completely) |
| tilt mechanism:
moves smoothly, holds (check by tilting mast all the way forward and backward)
|
| cylinders and
hoses: not leaking after above checks |
| no unusual sounds |
