- COMPLETE TRAINING & WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING.
Only trained and certified operators may use lift trucks. Wear designated work clothes and protective devices. - COMPLETE PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION.
Inspect the lift truck before starting work, and inform the supervisor immediately if there are problems. - WEAR THE SEAT BELT.
Fasten your seat belt before operating the lift truck. - TAKE NO RIDERS.
A lift truck is built for only one person, positioned in the designated area. - WATCH YOUR SPEED.
Always operate the lift truck at a speed that is appropriate for the environment. Observe the worksite rules for safe operation. - USE SUITABLE PALLETS.
Use pallets and skids that can withstand the load weight. Don’t use damaged, deformed or decayed pallets and skids - AVOID HAZARDS.
Don’t drive over objects (e.g., scattered pieces of wood), as this could cause load shift or loss of control. - ENSURE STABLE LOADS.
Safely and properly stack the load on the pallets and skids. Use prevention measures such as ropes or binders, if needed. - KEEP CLEAR OF THE MAST.
Don’t place hands or feet on or near the mast or chains, as injury may occur. - KNOW LOAD WEIGHTS.
Don’t operate with a load that exceeds the lifting capacity. - KEEP FORKS LOW.
Don’t travel with the forks higher than a foot from the floor. Never travel or turn with the forks in an elevated position or tilted forward. - PAY ATTENTION TO SPECIAL LOADS.
Take extra care when carrying a long or wide load. Make sure load is balanced; turn and work slowly to prevent load shift. - USE A HELPER IN NARROW SPACES.
Predetermine signals with a helper. The operator must keep the helper in sight and follow all signals. - GET A CLEAR VIEW.
If visibility is obstructed, always stop, sound horn and look left and right before proceeding. A lookout helper may be needed. - BACK UP WITH CARE.
Drive carefully when backing up, always looking in the direction of travel. - DON’T USE FORK TIPS.
Fork tips should never be used as a lever to raise a heavy load. Don’t push a load with the top of forks, and don’t use the tilt cylinder to pull a load. - STAY IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
Don’t operate a lift truck in an aisle or a walkway designated for pedestrians only. - STOP TO SPEAK.
Obey the “two-foot rule” when stopping to speak with a pedestrian, maintaining two feet (or outstretched arm’s length) between the lift truck and the pedestrian. - MAKE SLOW TURNS.
Travel slowly when turning. Even at slow speeds, a sharp turn could cause a lift truck to tip over. - WATCH YOUR HEIGHT.
Ensure the clearance height is sufficient when entering or exiting buildings. - MAKE EYE CONTACT.
Be sure to make eye contact with any pedestrian who must walk past, in front of or behind the lift truck being operated. - USE HAND SIGNALS.
Use “STOP” and “GO AHEAD” hand signals to communicate with pedestrians. Stop at all intersections where a pedestrian is present, and wait for a wave before proceeding. - MAINTAIN BRAKE CONTACT.
Maintain contact with the lift truck’s brake pedal when approaching a pedestrian, intersection or blind corner.
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