Stay clear of all; AVOID FALLS; USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY- Page 3

Know the Hazards

AVOID FALLS

Falls from docks are very serious accidents, you can be

crushed or even killed.  Immediately exit and move away

from the truck in these emergencies.

Note:

 This is not like sit-down rider trucks, where it is

recommended that the operator stay with the truck.

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.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts

such as forks or wheels.

• Never allow passengers on the truck.  There is no safe

place for them.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Come to a complete stop.
• Lower the forks to the floor.
• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the

battery.

• Make certain coast is off.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING

• You could be pinned or crushed by objects intruding

or poking into the operator area.

• Always be alert to the area around you and watch 

where you are driving.

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Stay clear of all
moving parts.

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

Know the Hazards

Protect Yourself

3   Protect Yourself

DRIVE CAREFULLY

• When walking, 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.
• When riding, keep your hands on the controls and feet

   on the platform.  Keep your body within the operator

area.

• While riding, never stick a foot or any part of your body

outside the truck, no matter how slow the truck is 

moving. This truck weighs about 1360 kg or 3000 pounds,

even without a load. You cannot stop or slow it down

with  your foot, hand or any part of your body.  A foot

or hand caught between the truck and a fixed object 

will be crushed or even cut off.

• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.  Make 

sure dockboards are secure.  Check that trailer wheels

are chocked.  You could be seriously injured or even 

killed in a fall from a dock or dockboard.

• Keep your truck under control at all times.  Drive at a 

speed that allows you to stop safely.  Be even more 

careful on slippery or uneven surfaces.  Do not drive 

over objects on the floor.

• Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed

that will give you time to react in an emergency.

Recommended
Walking Path

WARNING

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