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Be a Safe Driver 

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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 fork mounted work 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.