Forklift Container Spreader Gbm
Operator Safety • Excessive speed can lead to accidents. A safe speed is the rate of travel that will permit the forklift to stop well within the clear distance ahead or to make a turn without overturning. • Operators may be so intent on handling the load that they may forget to look in the direction of travel. Because forklifts are generally driven in the reverse direction as much as the forward direction, the operator must look in the direction of travel. • Avoid quick stops, starts or turns. • Before a forklift is left unattended (when the operator is 25 feet or more from the forklift or cannot see it), put the controls in neutral, shut off power, set the brakes, remove the key and lower the forks to the ground. If the forklift is parked on an incline, block the wheels. • When an operator dismounts the forklift, and is within 25 feet and still in view of the forklift, the load must be fully lowered, the controls in neutral, and the brakes set. • Do not allow forklifts to run for long periods of time in an enclosed or semi-enclosed area. Concentrations of carbon monoxide may exceed safe levels if adequate ventilation is not provided. • Operators must keep their feet and legs inside the guarded area of the forklift. • Wear seat belts. • Never allow passengers to ride on a forklift. • Because a forklift is steered by the rear wheels, the operator must watch the swing of the rear of the forklift during turns. • When operating a forklift indoors, use caution to avoid striking overhead objects such as piping or electrical conduit.
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