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GENERAL (cont’d)
• A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator
is more than 8m (25ft) from the truck, which remains in his
view, or whenever the operator leaves the truck and it is not
in his view.
• Before leaving the operator’s position:
a. Bring truck to a complete stop.
b. Place directional controls in neutral (steerhandle in the vertical
[upright] position), which will apply the parking brake.
c. Lower load-engaging means fully.
d. Turn the ignition switch off.
e. If unit is unattended remove the key, if equipped.
• Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms,
and other similar working surfaces. Do not move railroad
cars with a powered industrial truck.
• When powered industrial trucks are driven on and off
highway trucks or trailers, the brakes on the highway
trucks or trailers shall be applied, and wheel chocks or
other positive mechanical means shall be used to prevent
unintentional movement.
• Whenever powered industrial trucks are driven on and
off semitrailers not coupled to a tractor, supports may be
needed to prevent upending or corner dipping.
• Provision shall be made to prevent railroad cars from being
moved during loading and unloading. Wheel stops, hand
brakes, or other recognized positive means shall be used
to prevent movement of railroad cars during loading and
unloading.
SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES
• Care shall be taken not to contact obstructions with any part
of forklift such as lights, wiring, pipes, racking, etc.
• A load backrest extension shall be used when necessary to
guard against a load, or part of it, from falling toward the
operator.
• In areas classied as hazardous, use only trucks approved
for use in those areas.
• Report all accidents involving personnel, building structures,
and equipment to the supervisor or as directed.
• Do not block access to re aisles, stairways, or re
equipment.
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