FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS
FOR OPERATORS AND SUPERVISORS
PROPER AND IMPROPER USESPROPER AND IMPROPER USES
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PROPER USES OF THE LIFT TRUCKPROPER USES OF THE LIFT TRUCK
The proper use of a lift truck is to carry a load thatThe proper use of a lift truck is to carry a load that
is placed on the pallet, and to stack the load onlyis placed on the pallet, and to stack the load only
within the prescribed stack height limit.within the prescribed stack height limit.
With the correct attachment, a lift truck may be usedWith the correct attachment, a lift truck may be used
to carry and stack loads that cannot be palletized.to carry and stack loads that cannot be palletized.
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IMPROPER USESIMPROPER USES
Transporting a person, lifting a person, and towingTransporting a person, lifting a person, and towing
another vehicle are examples of improper use of aanother vehicle are examples of improper use of a
lift truck. The types of uses specied in this manuallift truck. The types of uses specied in this manual
as improper must never be requested or permitted,as improper must never be requested or permitted,
under any circumstances.under any circumstances.
(Examples of Improper Use)(Examples of Improper Use)
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Transporting or lifting a Transporting or lifting a person on the forks orperson on the forks or
pallet.pallet.
•• Carrying a person on the Carrying a person on the pallet to control thepallet to control the
load.load.
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Attaching wire ropes to Attaching wire ropes to the forks to the forks to suspend asuspend a
load.load.
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TTowing owing another vehiclanother vehicle.e.
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Pushing a load Pushing a load or another vor another vehicle with ehicle with the forks.the forks.
•• Using the forks Using the forks or truck body or truck body to open or to open or close theclose the
door of a freight vehicle.door of a freight vehicle.
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