Safety Section
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Safety Rules
Only properly trained and authorized personnel
should operate forklift trucks. Wear a hard hat and
safety shoes when operating a lift truck. Do not
wear loose clothing.
Inspect and check the condition of your forklift truck
using the operator's check list before starting work.
Immediately report to your supervisor any obvious
defects or required repairs.
Do not operate your truck in unauthorized areas.
Know your forklift truck and think safety.
Do not compromise safety.
Follow all safety rules and read all warning signs.
Do not operate a lift truck unless you are in the
operator’s seat. Keep hands and feet inside the
operator’s compartment. Do not put any part of the
body outside of the operator’s compartment.
Never put any part of body into the mast structure
or between the mast and the truck
Do not start, stop, turn or change direction suddenly
or at high speed. Sudden movement can cause the
lift truck to tip over. Slow the speed of your truck
and use the horn near corners, exits, entrances,
and near people.
Never operate a lift truck with wet hands or shoes.
Never hold any controls with grease on your hands.
Your hands or feet will slide off of the controls and
cause an accident.
