Should an Inspection Be Done on Every Piece of Equipment

A manual pallet jack inspection is an important task especially when you want to ensure the investment made into the equipment lasts for as long as possible. However, a manual pallet jack inspection is not required every day. Did you know that there are other types of equipment that does not require regular, daily inspection such as scissor lifts, golf carts and aerial lifts? Let’s take a further look.

Equipment Inspection

It goes without saying that conducting an inspection is necessary to keep your facility equipment is good working order to maximize the life of the equipment. You want your equipment to last as long as possible. Most manufacturers of aerial or scissor lifts require training but inspections is generally every six months or annually. However, it certainly won’t hurt to inspect it more often especially if it is used each day… all day. The same holds true for golf carts inspections or manual pallet jack inspections. Remember, the general duty clause from OSHA does require all facilities to keep the space free from hazards, which means keeping all equipment in good working order to avoid any injuries to workers or even pedestrians.

What’s Included in a Manual Pallet Jack Inspection?

Based on the manufacturer’s recommendation, here are a few items that need to be inspected with a manual pallet jack inspection. To begin, visually inspect the manual pallet jack for any broken parts or items that may be missing. Check if there’s any damage, broken wheels, bent handle or any other area that may need repair. Finally, be sure that you test the truck with some weight on it to determine if it can hold the weight or does it sink.

What’s Included in an Aerial Lift Inspection?

According to ANSI/SIA Standards A92.5 and A92.6 section 6.6(2), aerial lift inspections should occur at least every three months or every 150 hours, whichever comes first. However, OSHA requires inspection annually. During the annual inspection, the following must be tested: Articulating boom platform, vertical tower, aerial ladder, and the extendable boom platform. As with all machinery, be sure to monitor for fluid leaks, wheel damage, and missing, or damaged parts.

Can I Still Use a Forklift Safety System?

Absolutely. You can use the inspection checklist for any of your other equipment in your facility as the Dashboard allows you to create as many checklists as you need. The difference between the current method most facilities use and today’s technologies, is that it is digital. The entire process is digitally tracked and you can conduct analysis on the findings. This allows you to make decisions on maintenance, when to trade it in and also know when the piece of equipment is being overused or abused. We all want to get the most out of the investment, and a forklift safety system can help you achieve your goals.

What’s Next?

Getting to ‘see’ how a forklift safety system operates is critical to making a decision for which system is best for you. This will help you to determine if your current processes are enough or not enough for what you’re trying to accomplish within the facility. Do you need to just conduct a yearly inspection? Or do you want to increate it due to the amount of use you are/ or are not using the system.

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