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SAFE TRAVEL
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Do not travel on the edge of docks. There is danger that the lift
truck may fall, which may result in serious injury or death.
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Before starting operations, check the load limit for the gangplanks
(dock boards), and do not use them if they do not have ample strength
to take the weight of the lift truck when loaded.
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Apply the brakes on the highway truck and block the wheels.
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With trailers, use jacks and take steps to prevent the trailer from sinking
when the forklift truck tr3avels on it.
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When driving the forklift inside trucks, reduce speed when backing out
and be sure to check that the gangplanks are safe.
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Be careful of pedestrians.
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Tell the truck driver not to move the truck until the operation is
completed.
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If there is some system to secure the truck to the dock, always use this
system. Secure the gangplanks so that they do not slip and fall.
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FORKLIFT TRUCKS ARE ONE-PERSON MACHINES.
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Do not allow any other person to ride on
the truck under any circumstances.
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Never allow anyone to act as an extra
counterweight.
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Before driving in reverse, make sure that there is no one behind
the truck before starting to travel.
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The rear view mirror is simply an aid for checking the rear.
When driving in reverse, do not use the rear view mirror. Turn to
face the rear and check the area directly behind the lift truck.
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Even if you sound the backup buzzer, the people behind the truck
do not necessarily hear it. Always check that there is no one
behind the truck before driving the truck.
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LOADING HIGHWAY TRUCKS OR RAILROAD CARS
NO RIDERS
DRIVING IN REVERSE
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