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6145
Appendix T3 Inspection
and Maintenance Requirements – Forklifts
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Jefferson Lab requires periodic inspection and regular maintenance
of forklifts and attachments used on its behalf. ES&H Manual Chapter
6140 Appendix T3 Inspection and Maintenance Procedure for Material Handling
Equipment provides the minimum requirements for all material handling
equipment. It is based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers national
standards.
Additional requirements
specific to forklifts and attachments used on behalf of Jefferson Lab are
provided below.
This
appendix defines additional inspection requirements for:
·
Forklift
equipment and attachments owned or leased by
Jefferson Lab
·
Subcontractor provided
forklifts and attachments
Process
steps are performed in coordination with ES&H Manual Chapter 6140
Material Handling Equipment Program and ES&H Manual Chapter 6145
Material Handling Equipment – Forklifts and Attachments.
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated to a task qualified Jefferson Lab employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1 Qualified Forklift Operators – includes anyone approved to use a forklift on behalf of Jefferson Lab.
· Perform inspection and maintenance as required by this procedure.
3.2 Material Handling Manager (MHM)
· Coordinate periodic inspection, maintenance, and repair requirements for forklifts operated on behalf of Jefferson Lab.
· Ensure accurate record keeping in accordance with the requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Material Handling Equipment Program.
Each equipment inspection must conclude with one of the following determinations for the equipment’s status:
·
Satisfactory for Use – continue with work plan.
·
Requires a More Detailed
Inspection – One/some/all items may be defective.
o Lock the machine out of service.
Refer to ES&H Manual Chapter 6110 Appendix T1 Lock, Tag, Try (LTT) Procedure.
o Immediately contact the MHM.
·
Remove from Service – requires repair or
replacement.
o Lock the machine out of service.
Refer to ES&H Manual Chapter 6110 Appendix T1 Lock, Tag, Try (LTT) Procedure.
o Immediately contact the MHM.
4.2 Forklifts
4.2.1 Inspections
Step
1:
Operators
perform pre-operational inspections of forklift and attachments in accordance
with the equipment’s operating manual and using the appropriate Forklift Daily
Checklists.
·
If damage or
malfunction is discovered proceed to Step 2.
·
If no damage or
malfunction is discovered continue with work.
Step 2: Lock out the equipment using ES&H Manual Chapter 6110 Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) Program and associated procedures.
Step 3: Report the damage or malfunction to the MHM.
4.2.2 Maintenance
Step 1: Monthly preventive maintenance and semi-annual safety inspections are coordinated by the MHM (currently through an authorized subcontracted service organization). Records of the findings are maintained by the MHM for each forklift.
4.3
Forklift Attachments
Step 1:
Prior to each use the forklift operator
inspects the attachment to ensure:
·
The nameplate is in place and markings are
legible.
·
The restraint mechanism is in place and
functional (restraint mechanisms are normally chains with hooks or shackles on
the ends, which hold the attachment in the proper position on the forklift tines
during use).
·
The attachment does not show signs of damage or
failed components; check for:
o
bent members
o
broken welds
o
bent or broken bolts
Step 2:
Verify that the attachment is approved for
use with the selected forklift. The forklift dataplate must list the specific
attachment.
4.3.2
Periodic
Inspection and Maintenance
Forklift attachments and load suspending device are inspected and serviced annually. A written inspection report is maintained by the Material Handling Manager (MHM) for each attachment and device.
Step
1:
Inspection
Criteria
·
Verify that the forklift data plates are in place
on each forklift listed on the attachment load chart.
· Remove surface rust and lubricate all pivots and screw threads with light machine oil.
· Replace ratcheting strap on the eagle-beak drum lifter.
·
Verify that the nameplate is in place and
markings are legible.
·
Verify that the restraint mechanism is in place
and functional (restraint mechanisms are normally chains with hooks or shackles
on the ends, which hold the attachment in the proper position on the forklift
tines during use).
·
Ensure attachment does not show signs of damage
or failed components; check for:
o
bent members
o
broken welds
o
bent or broken bolts
· Inspect the carbon fiber cable locking mechanism for adequacy. Lubricate the lock wafers with a graphite lock lubricant.
4.4 Lifting Devices
Are maintained
and used with Jefferson Lab forklifts. These devices do not affect the capacity
or safe operation of the truck. They are visually inspected for wear and damage
prior to use.
·
Shield Block Lifters – used to
assist in the occasional and repetitive movement of shield blocks.
·
Single Hook Fork Beam – used to
assist in the occasional and repetitive movement of loads suspended under the
tines.
5.0
Revision Summary
Revision 1.6 – 02/25/21 – Changed ‘ESH&Q’ to ‘ES&H’; updated contact information; corrected hyperlinks; updated link title referencing ‘Lock, Tag and Try’ to ‘Hazardous Energy Control’ to reflect new title of Chapter 6110; other minor edits. No approval required.
Revision 1.5 – 01/24/18 – Updated TPOC from B.Sperlazza to M.Loewus
Revision 1.4 – 02/09/17 – Updated TPOC from D.Kausch to B.Sperlazza per B.Sperlazza
Revision 1.3 – 12/17/15 – Eliminated two positions previously identified as the MHSR and the MHER, the responsibilities of these positions are now performed by the MHM.
Periodic Review – 06/03/15 – No changes
per TPOC
Revision 1.2 – 04/23/13 – Added Forklift Inspection Video
button link
Revision 1.1 – 03/27/13 – Periodic
Review; updated
Forklift Daily Checklist
Revision 1.0 – 04/12/10 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL
POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ES&H Division |
01/24/18 |
02/25/24 |
1.6 |