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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety
Like any industrial machinery, the fork truck should be operated with some care. Though, not like a car, steering is done on the back wheel giving the machinery a different center of balance. Anybody working within the vicinity of a fork truck and anyone operating this particular machine needs to know workplace safety guidelines and safe operating measures.
Safe operation of a lift truck prior to driving it would involve a visual inspection. Worn tires and fuel leaks are potential dangers that an operator has to check. The lifts, forks and the overhead guard should be checked thoroughly. The safety handle must be used just when the forklift is being mounted.
To guarantee that they are working correctly, the lights, horns and alarms must be inspected on a regular basis while the guages and monitors might need to be adjusted. Safety belt should be fastened and seat adjusted prior to starting the truck.
To avoid tipping the machine, take turns cautiously and always choose the low rate speed when driving. If the load blocks the operator's vision, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Be aware of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians while driving.
To prevent any risk of injury, the operator must always sit in the cage enclosure and keep all the body parts inside. The forks must be kept several inches above the floor when driving. Never raise or lower lifts while you are driving or the truck can become unstable. Never permit anybody to walk under lift when the engines are running.
Stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic are basics for driving safely. It is a great idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as periodically when operating in aisles. That way, you would warn any approaching individual to your presence.
Operator Environment
Operators have a safe and efficient place to work from in the Spirit Delta cab. The specific design of the cab comes as a result of extensive research into the operators working conditions. The most important objective is to provide optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and huge glass areas unobstructed so as to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is really comfortable and gently rounded. This particular area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all essential information, in order to keep the operator functioning as efficiently as she or he could.
Noise levels and vibration controls are kept low due to the insulated mounting on the chassis. So as to maintain an optimal working position, the hydraulic controls and operator seat are all independently adjustable. Additionally, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 ergonomically positioned multi-functioned and easy to operate levers that are provided for gear changing, windscreen wipers, the window washers and horn.
To ensure a comfortable cab temperature for the operator, a ventilation/heating unit supplies incoming air that is replaced by an air filter. This is easily replaceable and the unit slides out afterwards to make serviceability an easy option. The equipment has a robust 3-speed fan for heating, cooling, defrosting and recirculation. As an additional option, air conditioning could be fitted.
Instrumentation
In the Spirit Delta, the instrument panel has logically grouped units that are all accessible. Basic instrumentation consists of: low brake pressure, high coolant temperature, warning lamps, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, high gearbox oil temperature and applied parking brake. Furthermore, gauges display values for gearbox oil pressure, engine coolant, fuel quantity and operating time.
The ECS or also called Electronic Control System monitoring is amongst the key options on the 8 to 10 tonne trucks. These units make it easier to supervise the machine. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS and incorporated by this system. The single warning lamp and the full text display show any faults which happen and their current values.
