Daewoo Counterbalance Forklifts San Antonio

Using a Standard Counterbalance forklift

1 Before utilizing the equipment, perform a pre-shift inspection. OSHA guidelines do state that pre-shift checklists need to be performed each day or every shift. Every different equipment and its attachments has its own checklist listing emergency brakes, lights, brakes, steering, horn, controls and safety features.



2 When starting up the equipment and check the controls, it is essential to make sure that the seatbelt is fixed firmly and the seat has been adjusted for your maximum comfort. Look beneath the machine after you move it for any signs of leaks. The operation of each type of forklift is different.



3 Don't forget differences in the basics of forklift operation as opposed to a standard motor vehicle. The forklift's rear end swing happens due to the fact that the truck steers utilizing its rear wheels. Disregarding this fact is a major reasons for injuries and accidents to workers. The nearly 90-degree turn from the front wheels should be made with utmost caution. These top-heavy machinery have a high center of gravity even without a load. When transporting or lifting a load this top-heaviness is exacerbated.



4 Keep forks close to the floor when traveling. Use caution when approaching loads. Be sure the forks line up properly with the pallet. Lift the load just as high as is necessary, tilting it back to help stabilize the equipment. Drive backwards only if the load is very bulky that it interferes with driver vision.



5 Check the wheels on trucks/trailers prior to unloading and loading. Do not travel on inclines, specially when carrying a load. The machinery is susceptible to tip-overs on an incline. When driving on a slope is necessary, always drive up the incline and back down. The load should be kept on the uphill side of the truck.



6 The forklift operator should always be in firm control all the time. Tipping over is the main reason for operator injuries. The operator must never try to jump out of the truck in the event of a tip-over. The safest approach is to lean away from the direction of fall while holding the steering wheel and bracing your feet.

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