Highway Truck, Railroad Cars, and Docks
WARNING
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of docks,
ramps, platforms, and other similar working surfaces.
Watch the "tail swing." Remember when travelling in
the forward direction and the steering wheel is turned
to move the lift truck away from the edge of the dock
the rear will swing toward the edge. This action can
cause the lift truck to fall off the dock.
IF THE LIFT TRUCK FALLS OFF THE DOCK, DO NOT
JUMP OFF! HOLD FIRMLY TO STEERING WHEEL,
BRACE YOUR FEET, AND LEAN FORWARD AND
AWAY FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT.
Before operating in a highway truck or railroad car, observe
the following:
DO NOT use a lift truck to move a railroad car.
DO NOT use a lift truck to open or close the door on a rail-
road car unless the lift truck has an attachment that is spe-
cifically designed for opening and closing railroad car doors
and the operator is trained in its use.
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 highway truck trailer to prevent it from
moving or tipping during loading or unloading.
Operating Procedures
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