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FORKLIFT SAFETY AND FAMILIARITY
Lateral Tipping Can
Occur When:
• the truck is turned sharply while
traveling rapidly in either
direction, with or without a load.
An unloaded truck can tip easier
than a loaded truck (with the
load lowered).
• the load is raised and the truck
is being turned while traveling in
either direction.
• the load is raised and the truck
is being turned and accelerated
or braked while traveling forward
or backward.
• the truck is turned while
traveling on a ramp or other
inclined surface.
• a load heavier than the rated
truck capacity is lifted.
Longitudinal or Lateral
Tipping Can Occur:
• When driving over objects, off
the edge of a paved surface or
driving over a pothole.
• Be cautious not to drive off the
edge of a loading dock or off the
edge of a loading ramp.
• If the truck collides with another
vehicle or if the mast runs into
an overhead obstruction.
• When loading or unloading a
DOT truck or trailer, make sure
the highway truck cannot move
away from a dock while loading
is in process. Make sure the
highway truck or trailer has its
brakes applied, key switch
turned “OFF” and if on an
incline, has the wheels blocked.
• Soft tires also reduce stability.
The truck is equipped with tires
of a size and hardness that will
provide the necessary traction
and maintain a proper shape to
minimize tipping. Always
replace tires with the type
originally supplied by Landoll
Corp.
Traveling and Load
Handling
• Observe all traffic regulations.
Keep to the right and maintain a
safe distance from the truck
ahead based on speed of travel.
Keep the truck under control at
all times.
• Yield the right of way to other
people in the area.
• Slow down and sound the horn
at cross aisles and other
locations where visibility is
obstructed.
• Keep a clear view of the path of
travel and be alert for other
traffic and people.
• Under all travel conditions,
operate the truck at a speed that
allows you to bring the truck to a
complete stop safely.
• DO NOT handle unstable loads.
Use care when tilting forward or
backward, stacking, depositing,
or retrieving a load. NEVER
travel with the mast tilted
forward.
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