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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety

Like any industrial machinery, the fork truck should be operated with some care. Though, not like a car, steering is done on the rear wheel giving the machine a different center of balance. Anyone working in the vicinity of a fork truck and anyone using this equipment should know safe operating measures and workplace safety guidelines.



Safe operation of a forklift prior to driving it will involve a visual inspection. Worn tires and fuel leaks are potential dangers that an operator should check. The forks, lifts as well as the overhead guard should be checked carefully. The safety handle should be utilized when the forklift is being mounted.



The lights, horns and alarms must be inspected to ensure that they are operating properly. Monitors and gauges should be adjusted properly. The seat should be adjusted and safety belt fastened prior to starting the truck.



Taking careful turns and choosing a lower rate of speed will help the operator avoid tipping the equipment. If the load blocks the vision of the operator, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Always be alert of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians while driving.



To avoid any possibility of injury, the operator should always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all parts of the body inside. The forks should be kept several inches above the ground while driving. Never lower or raise lifts while you are driving or the truck can become unstable. Never allow anybody to walk under lift when the engines are running.



Basic driving safety includes stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic. It is really a great idea to sound the horn periodically and before proceeding when operating within aisles. That way, you would alert any approaching individual to your presence.

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