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BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on the brake pedal. 

The brake is now "off".

BRAKE ON

Lift your heel or move your foot off the brake pedal 

to apply the brake. Keep a part of your foot in contact 

with the floorboard.

Know the Hazards

WATCH YOUR FEET

Keep your feet inside the truck and on the pedals/pad 

at all times.  This truck weighs about 3630 kg or 

(8000 

pounds)

 without a load on the forks.  You cannot stop 

or even slow down that much weight with your foot or 

any part of your body, no matter how slow the truck is 

moving.
A foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall, 

post or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.

KEEP YOUR BALANCE

Put your hands on the controls and keep your feet on 

the floorboard. This, along with leaning back against 

the cushion, gives you better stability.

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE WORKS

  Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift.  

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start 

working.
If at any time the stopping distance is too long for 

you to stop safely, don't drive the truck.  Report any 

problem to your supervisor.