05 TRUCK DRIVER
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Authorization to drive a truck
The employer must ensure that the employee has the required
training and knows what must be observed in order to avoid
risks while working. The employer must take into consideration
an employee's suitability for the work in question. It is therefore
necessary that a person engaged as a driver completes the
appropriate truck driver training, both theoretical and practical,
that corresponds to the work assignments the driver is expected
to undertake after training. Further training may be required in
the event of major changes in work assignments. The employer
should give the employee written authorization to drive the truck
- as well as a written outline of the extent of his/her duties.
Driver requirements
The truck driver shall have the mental and physical capacity
required for the job. The driver shall also be aware of everything
that is relevant to the handling and manoeuvring of the truck,
traffic regulations and any other relevant instructions. The driver
shall have the permission of the supervisor to drive the type of
truck in question and be specially trained for the work and the
traffic conditions involved.
The responsibilities of the driver in specific markets
The following apply in respect of the driver's responsibilities
concerning the use of fork lift trucks:
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Australia: Users shall follow the requirements of AS
2359.2.
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North America: Users shall follow the requirements of the
applicable part of ANSI/ITSDF B56.
Inspection of the truck
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The driver of the truck is responsible to the supervisor, for
ensuring that the truck is kept in good working order.
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Daily maintenance shall be carried out carefully before the
start of each shift. See section
Maintenance of the truck
page 40.
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Any faults must be reported to the supervisor immediately.
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The truck must be kept clean and maintained so that it is
always in good working order. It must be checked at
regular intervals in accordance with the service
instructions.
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Check that no safety equipment has been modified or put
out of service.
For optimum performance and so as not to invalidate the
warranty, use only genuine replacement parts!
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