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    Safety Tips For Forklift Operators

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    The document provides 41 safety tips for forklift truck operators, including only allowing trained drivers to operate equipment, checking the forklift before use, properly securing loads, avoiding stunts or horseplay while operating, and always thinking of safety. Operators should follow the tips to properly handle and transport loads, operate equipment gradually and carefully, keep control of the forklift at all times, and be alert to potential hazards.

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    Safety Tips For Forklift Operators

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    The document provides 41 safety tips for forklift truck operators, including only allowing trained drivers to operate equipment, checking the forklift before use, properly securing loads, avoiding stunts or horseplay while operating, and always thinking of safety. Operators should follow the tips to properly handle and transport loads, operate equipment gradually and carefully, keep control of the forklift at all times, and be alert to potential hazards.

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    List of Do's & Dont's for forklift operation

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    The document provides 41 safety tips for forklift truck operators, including only allowing trained drivers to operate equipment, checking the forklift before use, properly securing loads, avoiding stunts or horseplay while operating, and always thinking of safety. Operators should follow the tips to properly handle and transport loads, operate equipment gradually and carefully, keep control of the forklift at all times, and be alert to potential hazards.

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    Safety Tips For Forklift Operators

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    The document provides 41 safety tips for forklift truck operators, including only allowing trained drivers to operate equipment, checking the forklift before use, properly securing loads, avoiding stunts or horseplay while operating, and always thinking of safety. Operators should follow the tips to properly handle and transport loads, operate equipment gradually and carefully, keep control of the forklift at all times, and be alert to potential hazards.

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    SAFETY TIPS FOR FORKLIFT TRUCK OPERATORS

    1. Only properly trained and authorized drivers should operate forklift trucks
    2. Before starting work, check the condition of the forklift truck
    3. Always use the proper sized pallet
    4. Watch for loose loads
    5. Immediately report to your supervisor any obvious defects or required repairs
    6. Do not overload
    7. Set the forks to the maximum possible width
    8. Position loads evenly on the forks for proper balance
    9. Never elevate a load with the forklift truck on an incline
    10. Do not permit anyone to stand between elevated forks
    11. Keep hands and feet out of the mast assembly
    12. Always use the load backrest extension and overhead guard for high stacking
    13. Do not elevate the load with the mast tilted forward
    14. Carry loads as close to the floor as possible
    15. Keep the load against the backrest, with the mast tilted backward
    16. Always look before starting Start and stop g-r-a-d-u-a-l-l-y and s-l-o-w-l-y
    17. Keep your forklift truck under control . . . at all times
    18. Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles
    19. Never overtake other vehicles
    20. Avoid stunt driving and horseplay
    21. Do not daydream! Stay alert!
    22. Slow down for wet, slippery areas
    23. Go slow and sound the horn at corners
    24. Cross railroad tracks slowly and diagonally whenever possible
    25. Avoid running over loose objects
    26. Always watch load and mast overhead clearance
    27. Watch side clearance
    28. Keep hands and feet inside the truck
    29. Watch rear-end swing
    30. Do not allow the fork tips to strike objects
    31. For better vision with bulky loads, drive backwards
    32. Observe floor loading limits
    33. Have brakes set and wheel blocks in place while loading and unloading
    34. Always drive with the load uphill on a ramp
    35. Use an assistant when going up or down a ramp with a bulky load
    36. Do not use forklift truck as a personnel lift
    37. Do not carry passengers
    38. Shut off your forklift truck when leaving it unattended
    39. No smoking while refueling or charging
    40. Check the condition of you forklift truck after the day’s work
    41. Know your forklift truck and THINK SAFETY!!!
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