Load Bed Access; Sideboard Folding Step - Ford Transit Dropside 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Transit Dropside 2014:11-12 Seat Transit
Potential Risk of Fall
Ensure appropriate safety measures are taken when climbing on or
off the vehicle in addition to standing on the load bed.
Only competent persons should attempt access or work on the load
bed.
Do not attempt to access or demount the load bed from the traffic
side of the vehicle
Additional step equipment may be required dependent upon
operator's height and mobility.
Use high grip footwear and gloves
Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Steps and grab handles are provided to gain temporary access to the load bed
for securing loads only. Two methods of access are provided, lowering the
sideboard and using the folding step is the recommended method, however
where load spillage may occur when lowering the sideboard, the alternative
method of using the stirrup steps may be used. If the load bed is intended to
be used as a work platform, additional safety equipment may be required
Sideboard Folding Step Deployment:
To deploy the step, open the sideboard then pull out step from above to
release the locking feature and fold down fully. Return the step to the stowed
and fully closed position before closing sideboard.
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