SAFETY MANAGEMENT
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• Keep the operator's compartment clean and tidy. Be sure to clean up all oil or mud. If the operator's hand
or foot slips, this may lead to a serious accident.
• Do not leave tools or spare parts lying around in the operator's compartment. They may damage or
obstruct the control levers or pedals. Always keep them in the tool box when not being used.
CLEAN OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT
• Before operation, establish an operating plan and hold a meeting to discuss operating safety.
• In confined areas, position a signal person and carry out operations in accordance with his or her
instructions.
• When carrying out operations on roads, put up fences around the working area and carry out operations
in accordance with instructions from the signal person.
SAFE OPERATING PLAN
• The permissible load for any lift trucks equipped with an attachment is lower than the permissible load for
the standard lift truck. Reason:
1.
The permissible load must be reduced by an amount equivalent to the weight of the attachment
itself.
2.
Because of the thickness of the attachment, the load center moves forward.
• Always observe the permissible load as stated on the capacity plate (also called “nameplate”) strictly (this
plate is stuck to the lift truck or the attachment). Never exceed the permissible load.
REDUCE LOAD FOR LIFT TRUCKS WITH ATTACHMENT
• Avoid operating or leaving the lift truck outside in wet and rainy weather or snow and icy conditions.
• When washing the lift truck, use care to prevent water from contacting electrical parts. If water does come
in contact with the electrical system it may cause the system to operate abnormally and it may become
impossible to control the lift truck.
KEEP FREE FROM WATER
You must follow lockout or tagout procedures to control hazardous energy during the inspection, servicing
and maintenance operations of your lift truck as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) Standard 29 CFR 1910.147.
• When there are deficiencies or any mechanical defect that would prevent the safe operation of the truck:
1.
Remove the lift truck from service and park it.
2.
Initiate lockout or tagout procedures according to the safety policy in place in your facility until the
repairs are completed.
• When service personnel outside your facility are involved in the inspection, servicing and maintenance
operations of your lift truck:
1.
Inform the outside employer of your lockout or tagout procedures. The outside employer must also
inform you of their procedures.
2.
Ensure that your employees understand and comply with the restrictions and prohibitions of the out-
side employer's energy control program.
USE LOCKOUT OR TAGOUT PROCEDURES
