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29  Be a Safe Driver

Be a Safe Driver

Be a Safe Driver   30

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 27 and

28). 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.

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• 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 4500kg or 10,000 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.

• Don't put your hands or arms over the backrest.
• Keep your hands on the controls and feet on  

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

Look where you are going and 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.

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