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1003.GB
E Operation
1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of Fork Lift Trucks
Driver Authorisation: The forklift truck may only be used by auitable persons who
have been trained to drive the truck, who have proved to the owner or his
representative that they can drive and handle loads and have been authorised to
operate the truck by such owner or his representative.
Driver’s Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations. The driver must be informed of
his duties and responsibilities and be instructed in the operation of the truck and shall
be made familiar with the contents of the present Operator Manual. He must be
afforded all his due rights.
Safety shoes must be worn when operating pedestrian lift trucks.
Unauthorised Use of Truck: The driver is responsible for the forklift during the time
it is in use. He shall prevent unauthorised persons from driving or operating the truck.
It is forbidden to carry or hoist persons.
Damage and Complaints : Damage or any complaints regarding the forklift truck or
its attachments shall immediately be reported to a supervisor. Machines not safe for
operation shall not be used until they are deemed fit for use following authorised
repair and commissioning.
Repairs: The driver must not carry out any repairs or alterations to the forklift truck
without the necessary training and authoristion to do so. On no account shall he
adjust or render unusable safety equipment or switches.
Danger Areas: A danger area is defined as the area in which a person is at risk due
to truck movement, lifting operations, load lifting parts (e.g. forks or anciliary
equipment) or the load itself. This also includes areas which can be reached by falling
loads or lowering mechanical devices.
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Unauthorised persons must be kept away from the danger area. Where there is
danger to persons a warning shall be given in good time. If unauthorised persons are
still within the danger area then the truck shall be brought to rest immediately.
Safety Devices and Warning Signs: Safety devices, warning signs and warning
instructions shall be strictly observed.
E 1
1003.GB
E Operation
1 Safety Regulations for the Operation of Fork Lift Trucks
Driver Authorisation: The forklift truck may only be used by auitable persons who
have been trained to drive the truck, who have proved to the owner or his
representative that they can drive and handle loads and have been authorised to
operate the truck by such owner or his representative.
Driver’s Rights, Responsibilities and Regulations. The driver must be informed of
his duties and responsibilities and be instructed in the operation of the truck and shall
be made familiar with the contents of the present Operator Manual. He must be
afforded all his due rights.
Safety shoes must be worn when operating pedestrian lift trucks.
Unauthorised Use of Truck: The driver is responsible for the forklift during the time
it is in use. He shall prevent unauthorised persons from driving or operating the truck.
It is forbidden to carry or hoist persons.
Damage and Complaints : Damage or any complaints regarding the forklift truck or
its attachments shall immediately be reported to a supervisor. Machines not safe for
operation shall not be used until they are deemed fit for use following authorised
repair and commissioning.
Repairs: The driver must not carry out any repairs or alterations to the forklift truck
without the necessary training and authoristion to do so. On no account shall he
adjust or render unusable safety equipment or switches.
Danger Areas: A danger area is defined as the area in which a person is at risk due
to truck movement, lifting operations, load lifting parts (e.g. forks or anciliary
equipment) or the load itself. This also includes areas which can be reached by falling
loads or lowering mechanical devices.
F
Unauthorised persons must be kept away from the danger area. Where there is
danger to persons a warning shall be given in good time. If unauthorised persons are
still within the danger area then the truck shall be brought to rest immediately.
Safety Devices and Warning Signs: Safety devices, warning signs and warning
instructions shall be strictly observed.
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