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Fork inspection
Forks are safety components. They are used on a daily basis to transport goods of considerable value.
Hence, utmost attention should be paid to their inspection.
Note: The use of safe forks, which are in perfect condition, is not only your duty but also an advantage: Working safely means working more economically! Ensuring safety at all times prevents disturbances and guarantees that your equipment is always at your disposal.
FAQ regarding fork inspection
- ISO 5057: This international standard governs important aspects of the inspection and repair of forks
- At least every 12 months (ISO 5057)
- At least every 1,500 operating hours of the forklift truck
- Depending on the application (for example multi-shift / heavy-duty operations) correspondingly frequent inspections are required
- Regular visual inspections (recommended at the start of the working day or shift)
The inspection is to be carried out only by specialists. A specialist is defined as a person who, due to his training and experience, possesses appropriate know-how in the field of industrial trucks.
Repairs are to be carried out only by the manufacturer or, alternatively, specialists with the corresponding authorisation (ISO 5057), as all work performed on and every modification made to a fork can cause irreparable damage or even result in a safety hazard.
Only minor repairs (e.g. the replacement of locking mechanisms) may be done by you.
What has to be checked?
The following steps allow you to assess the condition of your forks quickly and reliably!
For more detailed information about the individual steps, tools and reference values, refer to the technical information.