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5.18 Travelling Safely with a Load
When travelling with a load always keep the load as low as possible.
With palletised loads ensure the load is tilted back and resting against the front
face of the forks.
With long loads have the load resting on the platforms of the truck whenever
possible and secure the load if necessary to prevent movement during travel.
Try to avoid sudden and erratic movements with the machine. Accelerate and
brake as smoothly as possible.
When approaching a junction or corner, slow down, sound the horn and proceed
only when you are sure that your path is unobstructed.
When approaching crossings and areas where driving vision is restricted or
obscured, reduce speed to a minimum and sound the horn - a series of short
blasts is more effective than one long blast.
Cross railway lines slowly, only at authorised points and diagonally whenever
possible. Avoid bumps and kerbs.
Be conscious of height and width restrictions and watch for the sudden
appearance of pedestrians from behind obstacles.
Do not carry unsafe or insecure loads. Never carry loads stacked higher than the
top of the fork or load backrest (if fitted).
Operator’s arms, hands, head or legs must not overhang the running lines when
the truck is in being operated. Take care when indicating a turn or other
manoeuvre.
Follow the correct procedure when travelling on sloped ground (see section 5.19
‘Driving on Slopes’ on page 89).
Take great care when travelling with a swinging load. If the load swings the centre
of gravity of the truck also moves.
Ensure the load is spread evenly on the forks.
If the view forward is blocked by the load travel in reverse, left or right.
Always look in the direction of travel and avoid obstacles such as sudden dips or
potholes.
Warn anyone in the vicinity of the truck to stay clear if the truck becomes unstable
or begins to tip over.
Turn slowly.
If the truck begins to tip over, follow the instructions in the illustration below.
HOLD ON TIGHT
TO STEERING WHEEL
BRACE FEET
LEAN AWAY
FROM IMPACT
LEAN FORWARD
HOLD ON TIGHTLY TO
THE STEERING WHEEL
SPREAD AND BRACE
FEET
LEAN AWAY FROM THE
IMPACT
LEAN FORWARD
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