CombiLift C6000 - Work Place Operating Conditions

Safety Information
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Warning
Workplace situations are constantly changing. Check the work area before
beginning each shift. If in doubt, consult with the relevant supervisor.
Failure to observe new workplace conditions can lead to serious injury or
death.
1.7 Work Place Operating Conditions
Operators must be aware of special situations in their workplace in order to avoid
forklift accidents. Even if an operator works in the same area every day, there could
be changes that affect safety, such as:
 Contractors doing maintenance
 Wet areas
 Overhead repair work
Be on the lookout for anything that might present a hazard such as:
 Potholes
 Pedestrian traffic
 Very narrow aisle ways
 Overhead obstructions
 Poor lighting making it hard to see hazards
 Wet, oily, or rough terrain
 Other equipment or vehicles operating in the area
Do not block any of the following safety critical items/areas with the truck or the
materials being handled:
 Electrical panels
 Fire exits
 Emergency stop buttons
 Aisle ways
 Fire extinguishers/hoses
Ground Surface
Floor, road and yard surfaces should be of adequate load capacity, firm, smooth and
level. Approaches to kerbs, railway crossings etc. should also be firm, smooth and
adequately ramped to prevent possible displacement.
Aisle Dimensions
Aisles should be arranged to eliminate corners, angles, inclines, steep ramps, narrow
passages and low ceilings. When operating in guided aisles ensure that the mast is
retracted fully before entering the aisle. Enter the aisle slowly to reduce the impact on
rollers and guide rails.
Headroom
Structures over aisles, which may be potential obstacles should be defined and marked
with a conspicuous colour. Low doorways should be marked with their clearance limits.