10 tips to safely use a forklift
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10 TIPSTO KEEP YOU SAFE WHEN USING A
FORKLIFT
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Face the forklift and
use 3 points
of contact(hands & feet)
at all timeswhen getting on and off
a forklift.
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If your forklift beginsto overturn, you are
safest when you:
• stay in the seat
• hold on firmly
• lean in the opposite direction of the fall
• NEVER attempt to jump out
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When using the forklift,make sure that you can
see clearlyabove the load.
Otherwise,drive in reverse.
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When travelling without a load
on the forks, keep the forksabout 4 to 6 inches off the floor.
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Before starting,
be aware of designated parking areas
for forklifts so thatyou know exactly where you
should and should not
leave your machine.
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NEVERleave the forklift
unattendedwith the motorrunning or with
keys in the
ignition.
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Work and parkin well-lit areasso your vision ofthe ground surfaces
and other traffic(including pedestrians)
is clear.
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If operating around
other forklifts,
maintain athree-forklift length
distance between
forkliftsand never attempt passing.
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To operate pedestrian-
operated forklifts,a high risk work licenceis not required, but only
persons who have
should operate them.
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