Warehouse Forklift Maintenance
Having a proper maintenance program for forklifts will help to increase the lifespan of the machinery and is also a critical factor to the safe use of the machinery. Completing regular forklift inspections and performing preventive maintenance on a routine basis will help to ensure the efficient and safe use of the machinery.

Daily Checklist
The daily checklist is an invaluable tool in any forklift maintenance program. These checklists would help to document any and all possible issues. They are required by the OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The daily checklists can also be audited by OSHA during any routine inspection. Drivers must complete the inspection from the beginning of their shift. If any major issues are found, the forklift could not be used until the issue has been fixed.

Safety and Maintenance Go Hand-in-Hand
Each year roughly 100 people are injured in forklift mishaps in the United States. Statistics show that approximately 20,000 people will be seriously injured as a result of a forklift mishap. This number represents 54 people a day, 7 days a week, for the whole year. A lot of these mishaps could be prevented easily if the forklift had been properly maintained and serviced. In several circumstances, it may seem like a cost savings to skip or delay regular maintenance, although, these savings would pale in comparison to the cost of one mishap.

Things to be Serviced
The manufacturers owner instruction manual will include a recommended maintenance schedule. Schedules will differ depending on each manufacturer and each and every type of forklift. Each schedule would consist of various basic items. For example, in a combustion engine, the engine oil and the oil filter will need to be replaced sometimes. Hydraulic levels would have to be inspected as well. Be sure to inspect hoses for any signs of cracking. Additional items involve the transmission, the electrical systems and the brakes of the forklift.