Still ECH 12 - Safety regulations

Safety regulations
These operating instructions, which come with
the truck, must be communicated to all those
concerned and in particular to personnel re-
sponsible for maintenance and driving. The
employer must make sure that the forklift op-
erator has properly understood all the safety
information.
Please observe the directives and safety regu-
lations attached, in particular:
●
Information concerning the use of materials
handling trucks
●
Regulations concerning traffic lanes and
working areas
●
Appropriate behaviour, rights and responsi-
bilities of the driver
●
Use in particular areas
●
Information about the weight and dimen-
sions of pallets or any other container
●
Information concerning starting, driving and
braking
●
Information concerning maintenance and
repair
●
Regular checks and technical inspections
●
Recycling of lubricants, oils and batteries
●
Residual risks.
Care is recommended both for the user and
the person in charge (employer) with regard to
adhering to all safety rules concerning the use
of material-handling trucks.
When instructing forklift operators, we recom-
mend the following points are emphasized:
●
The features of the truck
●
The special accessories
●
The specific features of the working envi-
ronment.
Train the user in how to drive the truck, until it
is under proper control.
Then, and only then, proceed to transferring
pallets.
Forklift truck stability is guaranteed when the
unit is used correctly.
Safety
2
Safety regulations
20 5001 801 1505 EN - 12/2019