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Operating Hazards
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Fast turning with an empty truck can turn over easier than a loaded truck
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Sharp turns with a load up can turn the truck over even when moving slowly
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Rear steering swings the tail of the machine out into possible obstacles or out of the
aisle
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Telescoping frame with steer turned moves the lift truck sideways
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Never carry loose or uneven materials
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Spread the forks to fit the load
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Long loads reduce the capacity consult the capacity chart
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Avoid swinging the load with the boom
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Boom capacity is with a vertical mast
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Watch low overhead structures
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Operate machine in a well ventilated area
Accidents happen when:
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The operator is not properly trained.
2.
The operator is not experienced with the lift truck.
3.
Basic safety rules are not followed.
4.
The truck was not maintained in a safe operating condition.
