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WARNING
!
• When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in
securing, manipulating, positioning, and transporting the
load. Operate lift trucks equipped with attachments as
partially loaded lift trucks when not handling a load.
• Completely engage the load with the load-engaging means.
Fork length should be at least two-thirds of load length.
Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to
stabilize the load. Caution should be used in tilting backward
with high or segmented loads.
• Use extreme care when tilting load forward or backward,
particularly when high tiering. Do not tilt forward with the
load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit
a load over a rack or stack. Use only enough backward tilt to
stabilize the load when picking up or depositing a load in a
rack or from a stack.
DOCKBOARDS (BRIDGE PLATES), TRUCKS AND
RAILROAD CARS
WARNING
!
• Portable and powered dockboards shall be marked
conspicuously (in plain sight) with their carrying capacity.
The carrying capacity indicated shall not be exceeded.
• Portable dockboards shall be secured in position, either by
being anchored or by being equipped with devices that will
prevent unexpected movement.
• Handholds or other effective means shall be provided on
portable dockboards to permit safe handling. When possible,
fork loops or lugs shall be provided for handling by lift trucks.