Safety Section
-10-
General Hazard Information
Attach a “Do Not Operate” or similar warning tag to
start switch or controls before servicing or repairing
the lift truck.
Do not start or service the lift truck when a “DO
NOT OPERATE” or similar warning tag is attached
to the start switch or controls.
Wear a hard hat, protective glasses and other
protective equipment as required by job conditions.
Know the width of your attachments so proper
clearance can be maintained when operating near
fences, boundary obstacles, etc.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can catch
on controls or other parts of the lift truck.
Keep the lift truck, especially the deck and steps,
free of foreign material such as debris, oil tools and
other items which are not part of the lift truck.
Secure all loose items such as lunch boxes, tools
and other items which are not part of the lift truck.
Know the appropriate work-site hand signals and
who gives them. Accept signals from one person
only.
Always use the overhead guard. The overhead
guard is intended to protect the lift truck operator
from overhead obstructions and from falling
objects.
A truck that is used for handing small objects or
uneven loads must be fitted with a load backrest.
If the lift truck must be operated without the
overhead guard in place due to low overhead
clearance, use extreme care. Make sure there is no
possibility of falling objects from any adjacent
storage or work area. Make sure the load is stable
and fully supported by the carriage and the load
backrest extension (if equipped).
Do not raise loads any higher than necessary and
never raise a load higher than 1830 mm (72 in) with
the overhead guard removed.
Always use load backrest extension when the
carriage or attachment does not fully support the
load. The load backrest extension is intended to
prevent the load or any part of the load from falling
backwards into the operator's station.
When operating the lift truck, do not depend only on
flashing lights or back-up alarm (if equipped) to
warn pedestrians.
Always be aware of pedestrians and do not
proceed until the pedestrians are aware of your
presence and intended actions and have moved
clear of the lift truck and/or load.
Do not drive lift truck up to anyone standing in front
of an object.
Obey all traffic rules and warning signs.
Keep hands, feet and head inside the operator
station. Do not hold onto the overhead guard while
operating the lift truck. Do not climb on any part of
the mast or overhead guard or permit others to do
so.
Do not allow unauthorized personnel to ride on the
forks or any other part of the lift truck, at any time.
When working in a building or dock, observe floor
load limits and overhead clearances.
