How Real Time Digital Checklist with Notes Can Mitigate Forklift Downtime
Many facilities have been working on the whole digital transformation; going from paper based processes to digital. No difference for forklift trucks. The paper forklift checklist clipped to a clip board continues to be done in this manner. However, many are trying to find new and improved ways to digitize the forklift checklist. In this article, we’ll be more interested in how real time digital checklist with notes can mitigate forklift downtime. How can this be accomplished? Let’s take a closer look.
How Real Time Digital Checklist with Notes Can Mitigate Forklift Downtime
In a recent software upgrade by SIERA AI’s forklift safety system, our customers asked for the ability to includes notes for a question or in general. Let’s take for instance the pre-shift forklift inspection. When the forklift operator enters the forklift and verifies his identity and certification, the digital forklift checklist will be the first thing that pops up. As the forklift operator goes through the questions, there is an option to choose notes and add words that the operator wants or needs to share. This can be a note to maintenance that the forklift is running fine, but maybe heard a funny noise and to keep watch on the condition. Or, that the operator found that the battery was only half way charged, but had enough for what the operator needed to do. Now the maintenance manager can put this on the list to check to ensure uptime of the forklift. Of course, any notes can be added as a result.
Is It Only for the Pre-Shift Inspection?
Now, this doesn’t mean that notes are only included in the pre-shift digital forklift inspection, it can be included in any forklift inspection. This may include:
• A shorter inspection of 3, 4, 10 questions for a second shift driver for the same forklift
• A quick few questions for the forklift operator prior to using a forklift on the docks or entering a trailer
• An inspection with specific questions on the condition of safety equipment, mobile equipment, or other areas that you want inspections completed.
Basically, the SIERA AI forklift safety system allows you to create as many digital checklists as you want. And yes, this can include notes if you want.
Data is Stored in the Telemetry Dashboard
As each question on the digital forklift checklist is completed, the answers all get stored in the telemetry Dashboard online. Where with paper checklists, you either have binders or a booklet with answers, you need to mentally follow any potential issues. You could be right or you could be wrong. One thing for sure, digitally, you will know for certain.
The telemetry Dashboard is graphics based, which means you don’t need to do the calculations. Instead, it does it for you, and presents itself in an easy way to read, monitor, track and analyze the data. Here you can quickly focus on any forklifts that did not pass inspection and get to understand why. Either for the individual forklift, for a particular worksite or for all worksites in total. There are a few ways to analyze the data.
Now you know how real time digital checklist with notes can mitigate forklift downtime. Contact us today to learn more.
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