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Just wondering if anyone out there has this problem of getting forklift operators to conduct the basic checks - radiator water, battery water, engine oil and brake oil - before using the forklift?

In my workplace, most if not all, would just jump on and drive.

My immediate concern here is the checking of radiator water. Not many people know how to safely open the radiator cap esp when the engine is still hot. So, injury can happen if one is not careful. One school of thought is to use wet rag to cover the cap and turn it, while another school thinks that one should use DRY rag.

Can someone share their wisdom?
  • Posted 21 Mar 2006 18:53
  • By chewingyu
  • joined 28 Oct'05 - 73 messages
  • Singapore, Singapore

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