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Pre-use Inspection

The forklift must be checked for defects before start of every shift to ensure it is good condition
and safe to operate. The pre-use inspection may include:

Tyres check all for wear or damage, and pressure
Fluids check oil, hydraulics, battery, fuel, and coolant
Seating check the condition and adjustment
Warning devices check lights, horns, reversing beeper and flashing light

Capacity check that the load capacity data plate is fitted, legible and correct
Mast check for signs of wear to the lift chains and guides
Hydraulic cylinders check for any leaks
and hoses
Seat belt make sure it is in good working order
Guarding check that all guards are in place.
Controls check that all pedals and controls operate correctly
Brakes check that all (including parking brake) operate correctly

Lifts and Hoists

Lifts and hoists are used for carrying people and goods between different levels. They are used
in high rise building, found temporarily on construction sites, even mobile devices are used to lift
people or material.
The hazards associated with lifts and hoists are:

• Overturn or collapse

• Strike people beneath the cage or platform.
• May fail to stop in safe position e.g. top or landing level

• People may come into contact with fixed or moving objects, e.g. landing level structures.
• Platform/cage may fall to the ground from failure of supporting ropes.

• Fall of objects, including people due to unprotected edge.
• Overload can cause structural collapse; the lift may fall from
high level.
• People may get trapped or entangled from the moving
parts.

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