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• Look where you are going before you change direction

of travel.

• Slow down when making turns, and see that you have

room to turn.

• Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks

or load.

• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area 

where there is a risk of falling objects.

• Never ride on your truck.

AVOID FALLS

• Stay away from the edge of docks.
• Check that bridgeplates and dockboards are secure.

Be certain that either the trailer wheels are chocked or

the trailer is locked to the dock.  Check capacities.  Be

sure  your truck, with load, isn't too heavy for where 

you are operating.

• Make sure the load you are moving is stable.  Spread 

the forks as far as you can and center the load.  Insert

the forks as far under the load as you can.  Be even 

more careful with long, high or wide loads.  They can

be less stable.

• Don't take your truck onto an elevator unless you are 

authorized.  Check the capacity or load limit and make

sure there are no people present.  Enter load first and

set the floor locks.

DO NOT TRAVEL ON RAMPS OR GRADES

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17   Be a Safe Operator

MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR TRUCK ARE READY

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained

and authorized.

• Be certain you understand how your truck works and

the hazards that go with it.  Don't use the truck if you

have any doubts.

• Know the capacity of your truck.  Make certain you 

use the correct units of measure.

• Be sure you know how to stop or slow down your 

truck in an emergency.

• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are

fire hazards.  Be certain your truck is the correct fire

safety type for the area.

• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry, 

and your clothing is proper for the job.

• Inspect your truck before using it (see page 16).  If it's

not working right, or something is broken, report the

problem to your supervisor.  Don't use the truck.

The most

important

component

is you.

USE CAUTION, BE ALERT

• Travel with the forks and load close to the floor.  Place

the load against the load backrest or vertical face of 

the forks.

• Stay away from ramps, slopes and grades.
• Watch where you're walking.  Don't let any part of your

body get pinned or crushed between the truck and a

fixed object.

• Slow down for wet or slippery floors.  Don't run over

things.  Watch out for rough or uneven floors.

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