Highway Trucks, Railroad Cars, and Docks
Before operating in a highway truck or railroad car, observe
the following:
1. Check the condition of the driving surface. Make sure the
floor will support the weight of the lift truck and the load.
2. Make sure the dock board is secured, in good condition,
and of the proper capacity.
3. DO NOT use a lift truck to move a railroad car.
4. DO NOT use a lift truck to open or close the door on a
railroad car unless the lift truck has an attachment that is
specifically designed for opening and closing railroad car
doors, and the operator is trained in its use.
WARNING
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of docks,
ramps, platforms and other similar working surfaces.
Watch the "tailswing". Remember when traveling in the
forward direction, after moving away from the dock,
and the control handle is turned to move the lift truck
away from the edge of the dock the rear will swing
toward the edge of the dock. This action can cause the
lift truck to fall off the dock.
5. Make sure that the railroad car brakes are set and the
wheels are blocked while loading or unloading. Do this so
that the railroad car will not move due to the movement of
the lift truck in and out of the railroad car.
6. When entering a railroad car, the operator can enter at
an angle (if the dock plate or bridge is wide enough). This
will reduce the turning required after entering.
7. Check to make sure that the brakes on the highway truck
are set and that wheel blocks have been placed on both
sides of the rear wheels (unless a dock locking mechanism
is engaged). Fixed jacks may be necessary to support the
front and rear of a semitrailer to prevent it from moving or
tipping during loading or unloading.
Attachments
If an attachment is installed on the lift truck, make sure the
operating instructions are available and understood before
Operating Procedures
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