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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-i)10.3INSPECTIONS10.3.1 Daily PreoperationalCheckBefore operating the forklift, the operator shallcheck for proper condition ofthe following: hom,lights, battery, tire condition/inflation, brakes,steering mechanism, <strong>and</strong> operating controls. Ifatany time a forklift is in need ofrepair, is defective,or shows any condition that could affect its safety,the condition shall be reported immediately to the .designated authority. The unit shall be taken outofservice until it has been restored tosafe-operating condition.2. Carefully inspect all parts oflift <strong>and</strong>tilt mechanisms <strong>and</strong> frame members <strong>and</strong> maintainthem in a safe-operating condition.3. For special trucks or devices,designed <strong>and</strong> approved for operation inhazardousareas, ensure that the original, approvedsafe-operating features are preserved bymaintenance.10.3.2 Periodic InspectionRequirements 4. Check fuel systems for leaks <strong>and</strong> fora. Prior to initial use, all new, modified, orextensively repaired forklifts shall be inspected bya qualified inspector to ensure compliance withthe provisions ofthis chapter.b. A qualified inspector shall inspect forkliftswhen they are assigned to service <strong>and</strong> at least onceevery 6 months thereafter. A qualified inspectorshall nondestructively examine the forks, whenrequired by the manufacture, at 12-monthintervals. Inspection records shall be kept on file<strong>and</strong> shall be readily available. A sample load test<strong>and</strong> inspection form is included as Exhibit I,which appears at the end ofthis chapter. Thisform is intended to be a sample only <strong>and</strong> is notintended to be m<strong>and</strong>atory.c. A qualified inspector shall perform thefollowing during periodic inspections:1. Inspect brakes, steering mechanisms,control mechanisms, warning devices, lights,governors, lift-overload devices, guards, <strong>and</strong>safety devices regularly <strong>and</strong> maintain them in asafe-operating condition.the proper condition ofthe parts. Give specialconsideration in the case ofa fuel system leak.Take action to prevent use ofthe truck until theleak has been corrected.5. Inspect all hydraulic systems <strong>and</strong>maintain them in conformance with good practice.Check tilt cylinders, valves, <strong>and</strong> other similarparts to ensure that drift or leakage has notdeveloped to the extent that it would create ahazard.6. Maintain capacity, operation safety,<strong>and</strong> maintenance-instruction plates, tags, or decalsinlegible condition.7. Inspect batteries, motors, controllers,limit switches, protective devices, electricalconductors, <strong>and</strong> connections <strong>and</strong> maintain them inconformance with good practice. Pay specialattention to the condition of electrical insulation.10-7Chapter 10Forklift Trucks

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