As electric forklifts are widely applied in modern warehouse operations to improve handling efficiency, potential fire risks related to power units and electrical components have gradually become a key concern for safety management. Warehouse managers need to build a standardized, regular fire-safety inspection system for electric forklifts, so as to eliminate hidden dangers in the initial stage and avoid unnecessary losses of personnel, goods and assets.

The first core inspection point focuses on the power system and battery module. Inspectors need to check the outer shell of the battery regularly to confirm there is no deformation, crack or abnormal bulge, check whether the connecting terminals are firmly connected without loose or oxidation traces, and verify no electrolyte or conductive medium leakage exists around the battery compartment. For forklifts equipped with active temperature control systems, workers should confirm the cooling or heating channels are unobstructed, and no sundries are piled on the surface of the temperature control module. The dedicated charging area for electric forklifts should be kept away from stacked flammable packaging materials, and the charging operation should be carried out strictly in accordance with the specified parameters to avoid overcharging or overheating of the battery pack.

The second key module for inspection covers electrical circuits and operation components. Warehouse managers should arrange dedicated personnel to check the whole wiring harness of the forklift on a regular basis, to confirm no wire wear, insulation layer damage or bare conductor exposure is found along the wiring path. All built-in overload protection devices such as fuses and circuit breakers should be checked to ensure their rated parameters match the original design specification, and unauthorized replacement of protection parts with higher current tolerance is strictly prohibited. During the running test, inspectors should pay attention to whether the driving motor and hydraulic motor have abnormal noise or excessive temperature rise, and confirm all the warning indicators on the operation panel can respond normally to abnormal status.

The third part is the daily pre-shift and post-shift inspection routine. Every operator is required to complete the basic appearance safety check before starting work each shift, and report any abnormal situation to the management in time. After the operation is finished, the electric forklift should be parked in the designated well-ventilated storage area, not left in the cargo stacking zone or narrow access aisle, the main power supply should be cut off completely, and the key should be taken away for centralized management. No flammable articles such as waste cartons, foam packaging or chemical containers are allowed to be stacked within 1 meter around the parked forklift.

The last essential inspection point relates to emergency supporting facilities. Managers should verify that each electric forklift is equipped with qualified fire extinguishing devices within the valid period, and all frontline operators have mastered the correct alarm and initial fire disposal process. Regular fire emergency drills should be organized on a scheduled basis, and all inspection records should be filed properly to meet the local industrial safety supervision requirements. Implementing these inspection points in place can effectively reduce the fire risk of electric forklifts, and create a safer operation environment for the whole warehouse.