PMH Forklift Safety Avoid the following L driving

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PMH - Forklift Safety Avoid the following: L driving with loads elevated N standing

PMH - Forklift Safety Avoid the following: L driving with loads elevated N standing underneath elevated loads L parking your vehicle with the forks elevated L picking up loads in excess of the vehicles capacity L operating a vehicle without proper training L giving rides to unauthorized persons Msmoking while battery is being charged L operating the vehicle in a manner other then intended by the manufacturer

Don’t overload your truck ! EYour truck can be overloaded in different ways L

Don’t overload your truck ! EYour truck can be overloaded in different ways L By exceeding its maximum load carry capacity L By picking up loads outside of the specified load center

Always take care to look in the direction of travel ! IIt’s important that

Always take care to look in the direction of travel ! IIt’s important that you get to your destination rapidly - but safely.

Slow down for curves ! p. Your vehicle is NOT a race car.

Slow down for curves ! p. Your vehicle is NOT a race car.

Apply brakes gently and carefully ! ùYou may otherwise travel where no man has

Apply brakes gently and carefully ! ùYou may otherwise travel where no man has gone before.

When traveling on an incline back down with the load trailing J Reverse travel

When traveling on an incline back down with the load trailing J Reverse travel is also recommended where forward vision is impaired by bulky loads.

Only travel on surfaces with sufficient load carrying capacity ! & Know the weight

Only travel on surfaces with sufficient load carrying capacity ! & Know the weight of your vehicle and load.

Observe all posted instructions and signals ! 6 When approaching an intersection - proceed

Observe all posted instructions and signals ! 6 When approaching an intersection - proceed with caution.

Attention ! N NEVER place your head, arms or legs outside of the vehicle

Attention ! N NEVER place your head, arms or legs outside of the vehicle confines.

Observe all overhead obstructions ! Convince yourself that doorways and obstructions are sufficiently high.

Observe all overhead obstructions ! Convince yourself that doorways and obstructions are sufficiently high. B Always travel with forks lowered.

Don’t let the fork tips strike any objects ! N Damage to equipment and

Don’t let the fork tips strike any objects ! N Damage to equipment and product may have a dangerous result.

Never travel with forks elevated ! ITravel in designated areas only avoid pedestrian traffic.

Never travel with forks elevated ! ITravel in designated areas only avoid pedestrian traffic. C Travel permitted while storing or retrieving loads only at reduced speeds

Visually inspect working area ! L Care should be taken when operating hydraulic features

Visually inspect working area ! L Care should be taken when operating hydraulic features L CAUTION while lowering forks » There might be someone underneath them.

Don’t pass underneath elevated forks ! x Raised forks represent danger to all.

Don’t pass underneath elevated forks ! x Raised forks represent danger to all.

A common cause of INJURY ! N Never place arms, legs or head between

A common cause of INJURY ! N Never place arms, legs or head between the mast upright channels.

Remember, your truck is no taxi ! x. It is NOT permitted to transport

Remember, your truck is no taxi ! x. It is NOT permitted to transport people

Be ALERT ! Operation of heavy equipment is serious business ~Dreaming and lack of

Be ALERT ! Operation of heavy equipment is serious business ~Dreaming and lack of attention involve danger. z. Never use an open flame or smoke while charging a battery.

Fundamental Rules of Safety Exit n Orlando, Fl. 32817 n Phone (407) 677 -

Fundamental Rules of Safety Exit n Orlando, Fl. 32817 n Phone (407) 677 - 0040 n FAX (407) 678 - 0273