Be a Safe Driver ; AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS; LEAVING YOUR TRUCK- Page 35

Be a Safe Driver 

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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 and turn the truck off.
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the  

  wheels of your truck.