Jungheinrich EKS 314, Operating Manual

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3. Operation of the powered industrial truck, including:
– Proper preshift inspection and approved method for removing from service a
truck that is in need of repair;
– Load handling techniques: Lifting, lowering, picking up, placing, tilting;
– Traveling, with and without loads, turning corners;
– Parking and shutdown procedures;
– Other special operating conditions for the specific application.
4. Operational safety rules and practices including:
– Provisions of this manual in section “Operation of the truck“ in this chapter;
– Other rules, regulations, or practices specified by the employer at the location
where the powered industrial truck will be used.
5. Operational training practice, including:
– If feasible, practice in the operation of powered industrial trucks shall be
conducted in an area separate from other workplace and personnel;
– Training practice shall be conducted under the supervision of the trainer;
– Training practice shall include the actual operation or simulations performance
of all operating tasks such as handling, maneuvering, traveling stopping,
starting, and other activities under the conditions that will be encountered in the
use of the truck.
6. Testing, retraining, and Enforcement
– During training, performance and oral and/or written tests shall be given by the
employer to measure the skill and knowledge of the operator in meeting the
requirements of the Standard. Employers shall establish a pass/fail
requirement for such tests. Employers may delegate such testing to others but
shall remain responsible for the testing. Appropriate records shall be kept.
– Operators shall be retrained when new equipment is introduced, existing
equipment is modified, operating conditions are changed, or an operator’s
performance is unsatisfactory.
– The user shall be responsible for enforcing the safe use of the powered
industrial truck according to the provisions of this Standard.
NOTICE Information on operator training is available from such sources as powered
industrial trucks manufacturers, government agencies dealing with employee
safety, trade organizations, and safety consultants.
4.2 Truck damage and repair
Damage and defects: Damage or defects noted on the industrial truck or on the at-
tachments must immediately be brought to the notice of proper responsible person.
Industrial trucks that cannot be safely operated (e.g. due to worn wheels or defective
brakes) must not be used until they have been properly repaired.
Repairs: Operators are not allowed to make any repairs or modifications to the indus-
trial truck without specific training and authorization to do so. Under no circumstances
must the operator change or modify the setting of switches or safety devices or appli-
ances or render them ineffective.
E 25
1005
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3. Operation of the powered industrial truck, including:
– Proper preshift inspection and approved method for removing from service a
truck that is in need of repair;
– Load handling techniques: Lifting, lowering, picking up, placing, tilting;
– Traveling, with and without loads, turning corners;
– Parking and shutdown procedures;
– Other special operating conditions for the specific application.
4. Operational safety rules and practices including:
– Provisions of this manual in section “Operation of the truck“ in this chapter;
– Other rules, regulations, or practices specified by the employer at the location
where the powered industrial truck will be used.
5. Operational training practice, including:
– If feasible, practice in the operation of powered industrial trucks shall be
conducted in an area separate from other workplace and personnel;
– Training practice shall be conducted under the supervision of the trainer;
– Training practice shall include the actual operation or simulations performance
of all operating tasks such as handling, maneuvering, traveling stopping,
starting, and other activities under the conditions that will be encountered in the
use of the truck.
6. Testing, retraining, and Enforcement
– During training, performance and oral and/or written tests shall be given by the
employer to measure the skill and knowledge of the operator in meeting the
requirements of the Standard. Employers shall establish a pass/fail
requirement for such tests. Employers may delegate such testing to others but
shall remain responsible for the testing. Appropriate records shall be kept.
– Operators shall be retrained when new equipment is introduced, existing
equipment is modified, operating conditions are changed, or an operator’s
performance is unsatisfactory.
– The user shall be responsible for enforcing the safe use of the powered
industrial truck according to the provisions of this Standard.
NOTICE Information on operator training is available from such sources as powered
industrial trucks manufacturers, government agencies dealing with employee
safety, trade organizations, and safety consultants.
4.2 Truck damage and repair
Damage and defects: Damage or defects noted on the industrial truck or on the at-
tachments must immediately be brought to the notice of proper responsible person.
Industrial trucks that cannot be safely operated (e.g. due to worn wheels or defective
brakes) must not be used until they have been properly repaired.
Repairs: Operators are not allowed to make any repairs or modifications to the indus-
trial truck without specific training and authorization to do so. Under no circumstances
must the operator change or modify the setting of switches or safety devices or appli-
ances or render them ineffective.