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AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS

• Be extremely careful when working around dock or

  ramps. 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. 
• Watch out for overhead obstructions.
• Turret trucks 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, travel with forks  

  upgrade. If unloaded, travel with forks downgrade.   

  Keep the fork height below 300mm (12 inches).

• Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Lower the forks to the floor. Turn the truck off or

  disconnect the battery.
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the

   wheels of your truck.

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 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 a safety platform from 

one location to another.