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11. SAFE TRAVEL
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There is danger that soft road shoulders may collapse, so do not go near
them with the lift truck.
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Always maintain a safe distance from the edge of road shoulders and
platforms.
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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 travels 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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If engine trouble occurs on a railroad crossing and the lift truck cannot move, you cannot use the starting
motor to move the truck as can be done in automobiles. The lift truck's neutral safety switch prevents this
action.
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In such an emergency, light a flare or smoke candle, to warn approaching trains, vehicles and persons in
the area that there is a broken down truck on the tracks.
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It is critically important to remove the lift truck from the tracks as soon as possible.
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ROAD SHOULDER
LOADING HIGHWAY TRUCKS OR RAILROAD CARS
ESCAPING FROM A RAILROAD CROSSING
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