33 Be a Safe Driver continued
Be a Safe Driver continued
WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE
• Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians.
Use your horn when you come to a crosswalk
or intersection.
• Be careful that you don't pin or crush someone.
For example: Never drive your truck toward anyone
standinginfrontofaxedobject.
• Watch out for power unit and fork (load) swing
when turning.
• Never allow passengers on your truck.
• Keep others away from your truck while you're
working. Don't ever allow anyone on or under the
load or forks.
• Don't let anyone use your truck unless they are
trained and certified.
• Never lift anyone with the forks unless they are using
an approved fork mounted work platform. Even then
use extreme caution:
• Use a securely attached and approved
safety platform.
• Make certain lifting mechanism is
operating properly.
• Make certain truck is in neutral and brake
is applied.
• Lift and lower slowly.
• Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be sure you can see and hear the person
being lifted.
• Never transport anyone on the platform from one
location to another.
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