Stay clear of all; AVOID FALLS; USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY- Page 3

Know the Hazards

Protect Yourself

3   Protect Yourself

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DRIVE CAREFULLY

•

When allowing the truck to coast, 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.

• When riding, keep your hands on the controls and feet

   on the platform.  Keep your body within the operator

   area.
• Don't put hands or arms over the backrest.
• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the

truck, no matter how slow the truck is moving. You 

cannot stop 900kg (2000 pounds) with any part of your

body.  A foot or hand caught between the truck and a

fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.

• Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.  Make 

sure dockboards are secure.  Check that trailer wheels

are chocked.  You could be seriously injured or even 

killed in a fall from a dock or dockboard.

• Keep your truck under control at all times.  Drive at a 

speed that allows you to stop safely.  Be even more 

careful on slippery or uneven surfaces.  Do not drive 

over objects on the floor.

•  Perform all truck movements smoothly and at a speed

 that will give you time to react in an emergency.

Know the Hazards

Protect Yourself   4

AVOID FALLS

Falls are very serious accidents, you can be crushed or

even killed.  The best way to prevent injury is to know

where you are at all times and follow the rules of safe

truck operation.  Unless you can safely jump completely

clear of the falling truck, there is no sure way to avoid

injury if you drop from a dock or dockboard.

Be extremely careful when working around docks,       

dockboards and trailers.

USE YOUR TRUCK SAFELY

• Keep your hands and feet away from all moving parts

such as the coupler or wheels.

• Never allow passengers on the truck.  There is no safe

place for them.

• Before you leave your truck:

• Come to a complete stop.
• Shut the truck off with the key or disconnect the 

battery.

• Make certain the brake is applied and the truck will 

not coast.

Stay clear of all
moving parts.

Moving parts can
cut or crush hands,
feet, arms or legs.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE DRIVING

Always be alert to the area around you and watch where

you are driving.  You could be pinned or crushed by

objects intruding or poking into the operator area.

When allowing the truck to coast, make certain the area

ahead of you is clear.

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