MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE; MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY; WHEN COASTING- Page 13

Be a Safe Driver

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 21 and 

22).   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.

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The most

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Recommended
Walking Path

WHEN COASTING

• Travel power unit first only. Do not turn.
• Keep to the side of the truck.  Make certain the truck

   won’t hit the back of your leg or foot.  Don’t let the

  truck run over your foot.
• Be certain the area ahead of you is clear.

WHEN RIDING

• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the

operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.

• Don’t put your hands or arms over the backrest.  Keep

your hands on the controls and feet on the platform.

• Stop your truck completely before getting off.

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Look where you are going.  Don't let your hands or

   feet get pinned or crushed.
• 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.