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Know the Hazards

Protect Yourself

USE YOUR TRUCK CAREFULLY

• Watch your hands and your feet.  A foot or hand caught

between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed or
even cut off.

• Keep to the side of the truck while traveling power unit

first.  Make certain the truck won't hit the back of your
leg or foot.  Don't let the truck run over your foot.

• If traveling forks first, keep both hands on the control

handle and be careful when changing direction of travel.
Keep your feet clear of the truck.

• Keep your truck under control at all times.  Operate at

a speed that allows you to stop safely.  Be even more 
careful on slippery or uneven surfaces.  Do not run 
over objects on the floor.

• Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed 

that will give you time to react in an emergency.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch where
you are walking.  Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the truck and a fixed object such as a
wall or post.

Recommended
Walking Path

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Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

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3   Protect Yourself

WARNING

Know the Hazards

AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

Tipovers and falls are very serious accidents, you can be

crushed or even killed.  The best way to prevent injury is
to know where you are at all times and follow the rules
of safe truck operation.

• Be extremely careful when working around docks,

dockboards and trailers.

• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.

• Make sure dockboards are secure.

• Check that trailer wheels are chocked.

• Travel with the load or forks close to the ground.  Watch

for overhead obstructions.  Perform all truck movements
smoothly and at a speed that will give you time to react
in an emergency.

• An unloaded truck can tip over also.  You must be just

as careful using an unloaded truck as you are using a 
loaded one.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts 

such as masts, chains, forks or wheels.

• Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone else

to stand on or under them.  The only way to lift people
is with an approved platform. Never ride on the truck or
allow anyone else to ride.  There is no safe place to sit 
or stand.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Lower the forks to the floor.
• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the battery.