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• Brakes shall be set and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers or railroad cars while
loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer when the trailer is not coupled to a
tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers, and railroad cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are
driven onto. (m) (7)
• Only approved industrial trucks shall be used in hazardous locations. (m) (11)
• All traffic regulations shall be observed, including authorized plant speed limits. A safe distance shall be
maintained approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead, and the truck shall be kept under control at
all times. (n) (1)
• The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is
obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load
trailing. (n) (4)
• Under all travel conditions the truck shall be operated at a speed that permits it to be brought to a stop in a safe
manner. (n) (8)
• Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted. (n) (9)
• If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck
shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition. (p) (1)
• Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall
be made by authorized personnel. (q) (1)
• All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts equivalent as to safety
with those used in the original design. (q) (5)
• Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the
examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the truck. Such examination shall be made at
least daily. Where powered industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each
shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected. (q) (7)
