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movement of railroad cars during loading and unloading. Verify the combined weight of the
powered industrial truck including the battery and the load does not exceed the maximum floor
capacity of the railroad car before entering.
Care shall be taken not to contact overhead installations such as lights, wiring, pipes, sprinkler
systems, etc.
Report all accidents involving personnel, building structures, and equipment to the supervisor
or as directed.
Do not add to, or modify, the truck.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways, or fire equipment.
Traveling
Observe all traffic regulations including authorized plant speed limits. Under normal traffic
conditions, keep to the right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel, from the truck
ahead; and keep the truck under control at all times.
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire
trucks.
Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or at
other dangerous locations.
Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross aisles and other locations where
vision is obstructed.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 2 m (6 ft) to the
nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe
clearances.
If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel with the load trailing.
Ascend or descend grades slowly, and with caution.
When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%, loaded rider trucks shall be
1.
driven with the load upgrade(High lift order picker trucks are not normally intended for
operation on a grade. Consult manufacturer's operating instructions for recommended
operating procedures.).
2.
Unloaded trucks should be operated on all grades with the load-engaging means
downgrade.
3.
On all grades the load and load-engaging means shall be tilted back, if applicable, and
raised only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
4.
Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme caution on grades, ramps, or inclines;
normally travel straight up and down.
Under all travel conditions, operate the truck at a speed that will permit it to be brought to a
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