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WARNING
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• A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator
is more than 8 m (25 ft) 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 multi-function handle in neutral position.
c. Lower load-engaging means fully.
d. Turn the ignition switch off.
e. If unit is unattended remove the key.
• 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
GENERAL (cont’d)
WARNING
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• Keep hands, feet and other parts of your body inside the
operator’s compartment. Do not put any part of the body
outside the operator compartment of the truck.
• Never put any part of the body into the mast structure or
between the mast and the truck.
• Never put any part of the body within the reach mechanism
of the truck or other attachments.
• Understand truck limitations and operate the truck in a safe
manner so as not to cause injury to personnel. Safeguard
pedestrians at all times.
a. Do not drive a truck up to anyone standing in front of an object.
b. Ensure that personnel stand clear of the rear swing area before
conducting turning maneuvers.
c. Exercise particular care at cross aisles, doorways, and other
locations where pedestrians may step into the path of travel of
the truck.
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