Be a Safe Driver continued 34
AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
• Be extremely careful when working around docks,
ramps and dockboards. Stay away from the edge.
• Check capacities. Be sure your truck, with load, isn't
too heavy for where you are driving.
• Make sure the load you are moving is stable.
Spread the forks as far as you can and center the
load. Insert the forks as far under the load as you
can. Be even more careful with long, high or wide
loads. They can be less stable.
• Watch out for overhead obstructions.
• Stockpickers should not be used on ramps or
grades. If you must drive on a grade, travel slowly
and never turn the truck. If carrying a load, point
the forks upgrade. If unloaded, point the forks
downgrade. Keep the fork height below
300mm (12 inches).
LEAVING YOUR TRUCK
• Stop your truck completely before getting off.
• Lower the forks to the floor and turn the truck off.
• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
wheels of your truck.
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