OPERATING PROCEDURES
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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
railroad car unless the lift truck has an attachment that is
specifically designed for opening and closing railcar 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 semi--trailer to prevent it from moving or
tipping during loading or unloading.
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.
Check the condition of the driving surface. Make sure the
floor will support the weight of the lift truck and the load.
Make sure the dockboard is secured, in good condition and
of the proper capacity.
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