15Capacity Plate
Know the Hazards
TRUCK WEIGHT
Dockboards, elevators and some floors have limited 
capacity. Check your capacity plate for the weight 
of your truck. Remember to add the weight of the 
load you have on the forks. Make certain you use the 
correct units of measure.
ATTACHMENT DATA
If an attachment on your truck does not match the 
information given here on your capacity plate, don't 
operate your truck. Your capacity plate may be 
wrong. Notify your supervisor.
TRUCK TYPE
Some truck types are not permitted in areas where 
there are fire hazards. Watch for marked areas. For 
example: You must not drive a type E or ES truck into 
an area restricted to EE or EX trucks.