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WHEN RIDING

• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the

  operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.

You cannot stop 1360 kg (3000 pounds) with any part

of your body.  A foot or hand caught between the truck

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

• Keep your hands on the controls and feet on the 

platform.

• Stop your truck completely before getting off.

WHEN WALKING

• Stay to the side of the truck when traveling power unit

first.  Make sure the truck won't hit your leg or run over

your foot.

• When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the   

control.  Be careful when changing direction.  Keep 

your feet clear of the truck.

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Look where you are going.  Don't let your hands or feet

get pinned or crushed.

• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.  

Slow down in congested areas.

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

things.

• Look where you are going before you change direction

of travel.

• See that you have room to drive and turn.  Watch out

for power unit swing.  Slow down when making turns.

• Avoid sudden movement of controls.  Learn to use 

them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.

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

where there is a risk of falling objects.

Be a Safe Driver

27   Be a Safe Driver

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained

and certified.

• Be certain you understand how your truck works and

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

have any doubts.

• Know the capacity of your truck.  Make certain you 

use the correct units of measure.

• 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.

MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY

• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 25 and 

26).  If it's not working right, or something is broken,

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

truck.

• In an open area, test the braking.  Check at a slow

travel speed first, then a faster one.  Know the distance

it takes to stop before you start work.

The most

important

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is you.

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