Crown Wave - Be a Safe Operator

Protect
Yourself
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Vehicle
Maintenance
Protect
Yourself
Vehicle
Operation
Load
Handling
You & Your
Wave
® Vehicle
Vehicle
Operation
Load
Handling
Vehicle
Maintenance
You & Your
Wave
® Vehicle
Be A Safe Operator
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF
THE VEHICLE IS YOU.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
• Don’t use this vehicle unless you are trained and authorized.
• Know how your vehicle works, and the hazards that go
with it. Don’t drive the vehicle if you have any doubts.
• Find the Data Label on the mast. Make certain you
understand all the information on it. Such as: capacities,
total weight of vehicle, vehicle type and serial number.
This vehicle may not be permitted in areas where there
are fire hazards. Check with your supervisor.
• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry. Also
make sure that your clothing is proper for the job.
MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS READY
• Inspect your vehicle before using it (see page 32). If it’s
not working right, or something is broken, report the
problem to your supervisor. Don’t use the vehicle.
• In an open area, check all vehicle operations. Make certain
everything is working right, especially before operating
around other people.
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Keep the gates closed when you are elevated.
• Drive with the gates open when the platform is lowered.
You may need to get off the vehicle quickly to avoid injury.
• Don’t climb on the rails or any other part of the vehicle.
• Keep your entire body inside the operator area, no matter
how slow the vehicle is moving. A hand or foot caught
between the vehicle and a solid object will be crushed
or even cut off.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use them
smoothly at a moderate, even rate. Sudden control changes
can cause loads to shift or fall. Make sure loads are secure.
• Always be alert to the area around you and watch where
you are driving. You could be pinned or crushed by
objects intruding or poking into the operator area.
• Always check that you can clear overhead objects.
• Check clearances before raising or lowering.
• Be extra careful if you must use your vehicle in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
• Make sure you have a clear view in the direction you’re
traveling. Look where you’re going and slow down in
congested areas.
• Slow down and be extra careful on wet or slippery floors.
• Look where you are going before you change direction
of travel. See that you have room to drive and turn.
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