Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Forklifts need a proper maintenance program to help increase the machine's lifespan and is an essential factor in allowing the machine to run safely and effectively. Completing regular forklift check ups and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis will help to ensure the efficient and safe use of the machinery.

Daily Checklist
In any forklift maintenance program, the daily checklist is an important tool to have. These checklists will document any potential issues. They are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the OSHA. The daily checklists could also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers must complete the inspection from the start of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift is not to be put into service until the problem has been fixed.

Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
In the United States, there are about 100 deaths related to forklift accidents and statistic show that nearly 20,000 people are seriously injured too. This number translates to represent 54 individuals per day, 7 days a week, for the entire year. Many of these accidents could be prevented easily if the forklift had been correctly maintained and serviced. In some circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to delay or skip regular maintenance, however, these savings will pale in comparison to the cost of a single mishap.

Things to be Serviced
In the owner's manual of every machine, the manufacturer would include a maintenance schedule. These schedules will differ greatly, depending on the manufacturer and the type of machinery. Every schedule will contain various basic items. Like for example, in a combustion engine, the oil filters and the engine oil should be replaced periodically. Hydraulic levels will have to be checked as well. Be sure to check hoses for any indications of cracking. Additional things involve the electrical systems, the brakes and the transmission of the forklift.