Safety 3
Definition of terms used for responsible persons
representative and have been specifically in-
structed to drive the truck. Specific knowledge
of the industrial truck to be operated is also
required.
The training requirements under §3 of the
Health and Safety at Work Act and §9 of the
plant safety regulations are satisfied if the
driver has been trained in accordance with the
BGG (General Employers’ Liability Insurance
Association Act) 925. Follow the national reg-
ulations for your country.
Rights, duties and rules of behaviour for
the driver,
The driver must be trained in his rights and
duties.
The driver must be granted the required rights.
The driver must wear appropriate protective
equipment (protective clothing, safety shoes,
safety helmet, protective goggles, gloves) for
the conditions, the job and the load to be lifted.
Strong footwear should be worn to ensure safe
driving and braking.
The driver must be familiarised with the oper-
ating manual and it must be accessible to him
at all times.
The driver must:
• have read and understood the operating
manual,
• have familiarised himself with safe opera-
tion of an industrial truck,
• be physically and psychologically able to
drive an industrial truck safely.
DANGER
Taking drugs, alcohol or medications that affect the
response of an individual limits the ability of that
individual to drive an industrial truck!
Individuals under the influence of the above-menti-
oned substances are not permitted to perform any
work on or with an industrial truck.
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