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SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES
TRAVELING
WARNING
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• Observe all trafc regulations including authorized plant
speed limits. Under normal trafc conditions, keep to the
right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel,
from the truck ahead; and keep the truck under control at all
times.
• Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles
such as ambulances and re trucks.
• Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at
intersections, blind spots, or at other dangerous locations.
• Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross
aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed.
• Do not cross railroad tracks.
• Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other
trafc, personnel, and safe clearances.
• If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel in the
opposite direction.
• When backing out of trailers, docks or racking always ensure
that the direction you are traveling is clear of objects that
may enter operators compartment and cause serious injury
or death.
WARNING
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• When descending a grade, stopping distance will be greater
than on-level operation. Methods shall be provided to allow
for this condition. Some methods are: reduce speed, limit
loads, allow adequate clear space at the bottom of grade,
etc.
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