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Safe Lift Truck Operation

Basic Lift Truck Safety

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Lift Trucks and AccidentsTypes of Fork Trucks or Lift Trucks

Electric (E) (ES) (EE) (EX) Propane (LP) (LPS) Gas (G) (GS) Diesel (D) (DS) (DY)

Types of Lift / Fork Truck Accidents Speeding (leading cause of accidents) Overhead Obstructions (esp. new drivers) Pedestrians (some years as much as 31%) Ultimately Unsafe Acts & Unsafe Conditions

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Pre-Start ChecklistAny industrial truck in an unsafe operating condition is to be removed from service

Forklift inspections are to be done dailyDefects shall be immediately reported and corrected

Repairs shall be made only by authorized personnel

Know the load capacity, center and weight of the lift truck - Read the nameplate

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NameplateAttachmentsLightsOverhead GuardBatteryBack-Up AlarmSeat Restraint System

Fuel Line

General Inspection ItemsTiresSteeringBrakesHydraulic SystemHornControlsChainsMastCarriage

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Basic Lift Truck Safety Nameplate - Know the load capacity Keep arms and legs within the lift truck Face direction of travel No riders Stay to the right Obey speed limits Be aware of overhead clearances No horseplay Keep three vehicle lengths from other trucks Yield to pedestrians

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Operating the Lift TruckMaintain a safe distance of at least three truck lengths when following another fork truck

Forklifts shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object

There shall be sufficient clearance under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, overhead doors, etc.

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Operating the Lift TruckThe right-of-way shall be yielded to pedestrians and emergency vehicles

Passing another lift truck is prohibitedHorseplay shall not be permittedObserve proper re-fueling proceduresPassengers are prohibited on lift trucks If a load obstructs forward view, the lift truck shall be driven with the load trailing

Cross railroad tracks diagonally

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Operating the Lift TruckThe operator must keep arms and legs inside the lift truck running lines

Never permit anyone under forks or elevated loads

Never turn on an inclineMaintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, elevated docks and platforms

Do not block emergency exits or equipment with lift truck or material

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Moving the LoadNever exceed the maximum load capacity Insert the forks all the way under the loadLift high enough to just clear any obstructions - about 4 to 6 inches with no obstructions

Tilt the mast backApproach loads head onCheck the stability of the loadUse forks at maximum allowable width

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Moving the LoadWhen loading or unloading trailers

Set the brakes of the truck Correctly place the wheel chocks on trailer Check that weight capacity of the trailer floor Inspect the condition of trailer floor before

entering Make sure dock plates are secure Use jack stands when tractors are not present

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Moving the LoadKeep the load CG close to the front wheelsNever drive with the load raisedDriving around corners or blind spots, stop, sound the horn, proceed slowly

When driving on an incline, Keep the load uphillNever add extra weight to counterbalance a load

Don't make quick sharp turns

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Safe Operating GuidelinesOnly authorized personnel are operators Unloaded lift trucks shall be operated on all grades with the forks downward

Loaded lift trucks shall be driven with the load upgrade

Drivers must slow down on wet or slippery floors

Avoid running over loose objects or debris

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Safe Operating GuidelinesDrive slowly, scan ahead, and be aware of pedestrians

Park lift trucks only in designated areasWhen parking a lift truck

Lower the load to the floor Set the brake Neutralize the controls Turn off the lift truck

Use PPE when re-fueling or re-charging

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