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Be a Safe Driver
Be a Safe Driver
Be a Safe Driver
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DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.
• Never stick an arm or any part of your body outside
the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is
moving. A hand or foot caught between the truck
and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.
• Keep your hands on the controls and your feet by
the pedals.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best
view. Look where you are going and slow down in
congested areas.
• Slow down for wet or slippery floors.
Don't run over things.
• Travel with the forks close to the floor and mast
tilted back. Place the load against the load backrest
(vertical face of the forks).
• Look where you are going before you change
direction of travel.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Always
check for overhead objects.
• Slow down when making turns.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use
them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.
• Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks
or load.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
• Do not use this truck unless you are trained
and certified.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry,
and your clothing is proper for the job.
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if
you have any doubts.
• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load
Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the
correct units of measure.
• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are
fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire
safety type for the area.
MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY
• Inspect your truck before using it. If it's not working
right, or something is broken, report the problem to
your supervisor. Don't use the truck.
• Be sure that any equipment added to the truck
(terminal, fan, clipboard, etc.) is positioned so that it
does not block your vision or interfere with safe and
efficient operation of the truck.
• In an open area, test the braking. Check at a slow
travel speed first, then a faster one. Know the
distance it takes to stop before you start work.
WHEN LEAVING YOUR TRUCK
• Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Lower the forks to the floor. Shut the truck off and
apply the parking brake.
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
wheels of your truck. Never park on a dockboard.
The most
important
component
is you.
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