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AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

• Be extremely careful when working around docks, 

ramps and dockboards.  Stay away from the edge.

• Check capacities.  Be sure your truck, with load, isn't

too heavy for where you are driving.

• Make sure the load you are moving is  stable.  Spread

the forks as far as you can and center the load.  Insert

the forks as far under the load as you can.  Be even

more careful with long, high or wide loads.  They can

be less stable.

• Watch out for overhead obstructions.
• Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or grades.

  If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly and never

turn the truck.  If carrying a load, point the forks 

upgrade.  If unloaded, point the forks downgrade.  

Keep the fork height below 300mm (12 inches).

LEAVING YOUR TRUCK

• Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Lower the forks to the floor.  Turn the truck off or

disconnect the battery.

• Avoid parking on inclines.  But if you must, block the

wheels of your truck.

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WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE

• Slow down.  Yield or stop for pedestrians.

Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk

or intersection.

• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone.

For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone 
standing in front of a fixed object.

• Watch out for power unit and fork (load) swing when

turning.

• Never allow passengers on your truck.
• Keep others away from your truck while you're working.

  Don't ever allow anyone on or under the load or forks.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are trained

and certified.

• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using

an approved platform.  Even then use extreme caution:
• Use a securely attached and approved safety platform.
• Make certain lifting mechanism is operating properly.
• Make certain truck is in neutral and brake is applied.
• Lift and lower slowly.
• Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be sure you can see and hear the person being lifted.
• Never transport anyone on the platform from one 

     location to another.