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21  Platform Safety

Platform Safety

KEEP THE SIDE GATES DOWN

• Keep the side gates down unless you are  

  leaving the truck, or required to pick from the  

  side. The truck will not operate with a gate up.
• Don’t leave the platform when it is elevated.
• Don't sit or climb on the side gates.
• Keep your entire body in the operator area.

HARNESS AND LANYARD

Use your harness and lanyard whenever you are 

working from a raised platform and have a side 

gate open. 

Note

:  Trucks equipped with the narrow front rail option 

have only a right side gate. The harness and lanyard 

must be worn at all times.

Check the harness, lanyard, snap hooks, and mounting 

points daily for wear or breakage. If it doesn't look 

safe don't use the truck. Report the problem to your 

supervisor.

HAND SENSORS

You must have a hand on each of the multi-task 

controls for the following load handling functions:
• To initiate platform lift
• Auxiliary raise or lower
• Traverse & extend/retract
• Pivot (manual & auto)
You must have a hand on the right multi-task control for 

the following to operate:
• Travel
• Platform raise or lower

FOOT PRESENCE PEDALS

Whether sitting or standing, you must have your feet  

on two of the three foot presence pedals to operate 

the truck.

Note: 

 If you remove a foot from one of the presence 

pedals while standing, the brake is applied. However 

if you remove a foot from one of the presence pedals 

while seated, the truck will coast. You must use the 

brake pedals or plugging to stop the truck (see pages 

19 & 20).

CHECK YOUR DISPLAY

If any truck function doesn't work, your hands or feet 

may be out of position, check the message area of the 

display for instructions.

Know the Hazards

FALLS CAN KILL

You can reduce the risk of injury by being extra careful 

while working on an elevated Turret Stockpicker.
• Put the side gates down and keep your entire body  

  inside the operator area.

• Always watch where you're going. Running into an  

  object could cause you to fall.
• Wear your harness and keep your lanyard fastened  

  when working with an open side gate, or if your truck  

  has the narrow front rail option.

DANGER

Falling from a raised platform can 

cause serious injury or even death.

Attach safety harness and 

lanyard when elevated and 

working with an open side 

gate or with narrow front 

rail option.