ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (cont.)TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (cont.)
C.) OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES (cont.)C.) OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES (cont.)
19.) Do not use a rough terrain forklift truck for opening or closing railroad car doors.19.) Do not use a rough terrain forklift truck for opening or closing railroad car doors.
20.) In areas classified as hazardous, use only rough terrain forklift trucks approved for use in those areas.20.) In areas classified as hazardous, use only rough terrain forklift trucks approved for use in those areas.
21.) Report all accidents involving personnel, building structures, and equipment to the supervisor or as21.) Report all accidents involving personnel, building structures, and equipment to the supervisor or as
directed.directed.
22.) Do not add to, or modify, the rough terrain forklift truck.22.) Do not add to, or modify, the rough terrain forklift truck.
23.) Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways, and fire equipment.23.) Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways, and fire equipment.
24.) For rough terrain forklift tru24.) For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with a differential lock, the lock should not be cks equipped with a differential lock, the lock should not be engaged when driv-engaged when driv-
ing on the road or at high speeds or when turning. ing on the road or at high speeds or when turning. If the lock is engaged when turning, there could be loss ofIf the lock is engaged when turning, there could be loss of
steering control.steering control.
25.) Observe all traffic 25.) Observe all traffic regulations including authorized speed limregulations including authorized speed limits. its. Under normal traffic Under normal traffic conditions, keep toconditions, keep to
the right, the right, maintain a safe distance, based maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel, from the on speed of travel, from the truck ahead; and keep the truck undertruck ahead; and keep the truck under
control at all times.control at all times.
26.) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.26.) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
27.) Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other danger-27.) Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other danger-
ous locations.ous locations.
28.) Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross-aisles and other locations where vision is28.) Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross-aisles and other locations where vision is
obstructed.obstructed.
29.) Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. 29.) Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1.8m) to the nearest railDo not park closer than 6 ft (1.8m) to the nearest rail
of a railroad track.of a railroad track.
30.) Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.30.) Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
31.) If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel with the load trailing.31.) If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel with the load trailing.
32.) Ascend or descend grades slowly and with caution.32.) Ascend or descend grades slowly and with caution.
a.) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%, loaded rough terrain forklift trucksa.) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%, loaded rough terrain forklift trucks
should be driven with the load upgrade.should be driven with the load upgrade.
b.) Unloaded rough terrain forklift trucks should be operated on all grades with the load-engagingb.) Unloaded rough terrain forklift trucks should be operated on all grades with the load-engaging
means downgrade.means downgrade.
c.) On all grades, the load and load-engaging means shall be c.) On all grades, the load and load-engaging means shall be tilted back, tilted back, if applicable, and raisedif applicable, and raised
only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
d.) Avoid turning, if possible, and use extremd.) Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme caution on grades, ramps, e caution on grades, ramps, or inclines; normallyor inclines; normally
travel straight up or down.travel straight up or down.
33.) Under all travel conditions, operate the rough 33.) Under all travel conditions, operate the rough terrain forklift truck at a speed that will permit it to be broughtterrain forklift truck at a speed that will permit it to be brought
to a stop in a safe manner.to a stop in a safe manner.
34.) Travel with 34.) Travel with load-engaging means or load low and, wload-engaging means or load low and, where possible, tilted back. here possible, tilted back. Do not elevate the loadDo not elevate the load
except during stacking.except during stacking.
35.) Make starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals in a smooth manner so as not to shift load and/or overturn35.) Make starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals in a smooth manner so as not to shift load and/or overturn
the rough terrain forklift truck.the rough terrain forklift truck.
36.) Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.36.) Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
37.) Slow down for wet and slippery surfaces.37.) Slow down for wet and slippery surfaces.
38.) Before driving over a dockboard or bridge plate, be 38.) Before driving over a dockboard or bridge plate, be sure that it is properly secured. sure that it is properly secured. Drive carefully andDrive carefully and
slowly across the dockboard or bridge plate, and never exceed its rated capacity.slowly across the dockboard or bridge plate, and never exceed its rated capacity.
39.) Do not drive rough terrain forklift trucks onto any elevator unless specifically authorized to do so.39.) Do not drive rough terrain forklift trucks onto any elevator unless specifically authorized to do so.
Approach elevators slowlyApproach elevators slowly, and then enter squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled. , and then enter squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled. Once on the ele-Once on the ele-
vator, neutralize the controls, shut off engine, and set brakes. vator, neutralize the controls, shut off engine, and set brakes. It is advisable that all other personnel leave theIt is advisable that all other personnel leave the
elevator before truck is allowed to enter or leave.elevator before truck is allowed to enter or leave.
40.) Avoid running over loose objects on the roadway surface.40.) Avoid running over loose objects on the roadway surface.
41.) When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level, and turn steering handwheel in a smooth sweeping41.) When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level, and turn steering handwheel in a smooth sweeping
motion. motion. Except when maneuvering at a Except when maneuvering at a very low speed, turn the steering very low speed, turn the steering handwheel at a moderate, even rate.handwheel at a moderate, even rate.
42.) Use special care when traveling without load, as the risk of lateral overturning is greater.42.) Use special care when traveling without load, as the risk of lateral overturning is greater.
43.) Improper use of stabilizer controls (if so equipped) could 43.) Improper use of stabilizer controls (if so equipped) could cause rough terrain forklift truck upset. cause rough terrain forklift truck upset. AlwaysAlways
lower the carriage before operating stabilizer controls.lower the carriage before operating stabilizer controls.
44.) For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with lateral leveling:44.) For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with lateral leveling:
a.) Always level the frame before raising the boom or mast, with or without a load.a.) Always level the frame before raising the boom or mast, with or without a load.
b.) Lateral leveling should not be used to position an elevated load; instead, lower the load andb.) Lateral leveling should not be used to position an elevated load; instead, lower the load and
reposition the rough terrain forklift truck.reposition the rough terrain forklift truck.
45.) Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.45.) Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
a.) When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution.a.) When handling off-center loads which cannot be centered, operate with extra caution.
b.) Handle only loads within the capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck.b.) Handle only loads within the capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck.
c.) Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish rough terrain forklift truck capacityc.) Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish rough terrain forklift truck capacity
with extra caution. with extra caution. Stability and maneuverability Stability and maneuverability may be adversely may be adversely affected.affected.
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