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Safety
Safety guidelines
Safety guidelines
General Precautions
NOTE
Some safety regulations to be followed when
using the forklift are listed below. These
regulations integrate those in the manual
"Rules for approved use of industrial vehicles".
General Safety Rules
• Only allow qualified, trained and authorized
personnel to use the forklift.
• Do not install equipment on the forklift un-
less supplied or indicated by the manufac-
turer.
• Maintain the forklift in full working efficiency
in order to limit any type of risk to the
minimum.
• Do not use the truck with bonnets or doors
open or with guards removed.
• The data plates found on the forklift must
be kept in good condition and replaced if
damaged.
• Carefully read and follow all of the safety
indications found on the forklift.
• Make sure that the forklift has sufficient
overhead clearance.
• Do not park the forklift in front of fire-fighting
devices or fire escapes or anywhere that it
blocks traffic.
• If the forklift shows signs of failure or
breakage and there is reason to consider
it unsafe, stop, park it, and notify the
maintenance manager.
• Maintain appropriate distances from high
voltage overhead cables. Comply with
the safety distances established by the
competent authorities.
• Never raise the load using just one fork.
• Place the load on the fork carriage or in such
a way that the centre of gravity of the load is
as close as possible to the fork carriage.
• The load must be placed on the fork arms
so that the centre of gravity falls lengthwise
on the mid point between the fork arms.
• Do not drive with loads off-centre laterally
with respect to the forklift’s median axis.
Lack of compliance with this regulation can
compromise forklift stability.
• Make sure that the surface on which the
load rests is able to support its weight.
• Always use safety clothing compliant with
current regulations and any personal pro-
tective equipment that may be applicable.
• Do not travel on loose or hilly ground or on
steps.
• Do not drive with loads raised more than
300 mm from ground level.
• Do not turn or stack on slopes.
• Reduce speed on slopes.
• Do not overload the forklift beyond the
capacity limits indicated on the capacity
plates.
• Individuals under the influence of drugs and
alcohol are not permitted to use the truck.
• The operator may not use an MP3 player
or any electrical device that may distract
their attention from the surrounding work
environment.
Flooring requirements
The forklifts do not have a shock absorbing
system; therefore, the work floor must be even
and without holes, which can be difficult to
get around. Any stairs must be equipped with
accompanying ramps to prevent impacts with
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