1. Keep Up to Date With Summer Forklift Maintenance

While you should already have a good general all-year-round maintenance programme in place, with warmer temperatures on the way, it’s worth making some extra checks on your fleet over the summer season. Rising heat levels can cause an increase in the likelihood of battery corrosion and low fluid levels. Make sure to keep note of the water levels of your battery cells during your checks this summer. If fluid loss is consistent, you might want to consider replacing the battery for peace of mind.

Other key considerations are the oil and tyres of your trucks. In summer, oil is at risk of overheating through the pipework of your forklift, which can make your forklift unreliable and unresponsive. As for the tyres, excess heat can cause the rubber to become brittle, which in time can lead to fraying, splitting, and general tyre degradation. This is likely to affect the handling of the forklift and potentially cause further damage.

2. Get Your Warehouse in Shape for Summer by Keeping It Squeaky Clean

If things are a bit quieter over the summer period, take advantage of this time by getting on top of your warehouse cleaning - something that we all put off! Our full range of Karcher cleaning equipment will help you to keep your warehouse and yard clear of dirt, debris, litter and leaves to safeguard your machinery and create a safe environment for staff and visitors. From sweepers to driers, we have what you need to keep your warehouse spick and span this summer.

3. Re-Evaluate Your Warehouse Layout Efficiency

The efficiency and safety of any warehouse depends greatly on its design and layout. While much of your layout may already be well organised, there is always more that can be done. Accidents involving pedestrians happen all too often, but a clear traffic plan around your warehouse can minimise encounters between pedestrians and forklifts.

Make sure forklifts and machinery can move around your warehouse without obstruction, and add protective features like guard rails to create segregated areas to keep all pedestrians and operators safe. Even just improving a single crossing this summer could prevent an accident.