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<br />© Copyright – Safety Point, Corp. – Materials developed for TGSV Enterprises, Inc. <br /> <br />Material Handling continued <br /> <br /> If you must change direction while liking or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do not <br />twist at the waist. <br /> <br /> Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse. <br /> <br /> Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table or <br />bench, and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher. <br /> <br />Hand Trucks: <br /> <br /> Tip the load slightly forward so that the tongue of the hand truck goes under the load. <br /> Push the tongue of the hand truck all the way under the lead to be moved. <br /> Keep the center of gravity of the load as low as possible, place heavier objects below lighter objects. <br /> When loading hand trucks, keep your feet clear of the wheels. <br /> Push the load so that the weight will be carried by the axle and not the handles. The operator should only <br />balance and push. <br /> If your view is obstructed, use a spotter to assist in guiding the load. <br /> Do not walk backward with the hand truck, unless going up stairs or ramps. <br /> When going down an incline, keep the hand truck in front of you so that it can be controlled at all times. <br /> Move hand trucks at a walking pace. <br /> Store hand trucks with the tongue under a pallet, shelf or table. <br /> Do not exceed the manufacturers load rated capacity. Read the capacity plate on the hand truck if you are <br />unsure. <br /> <br />Hoists: <br /> <br /> Do not use load hooks that are cracked, bent, or broken. <br /> Inspect all cable and chain assemblies before using a hoist. <br /> Do not exceed the hoist rated load capacity as specified by the manufacturer. <br /> Never leave a hoist unattended with a suspended load. <br /> Do not hoist loads over people or occupied work areas. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Forklifts <br /> <br />Pre-use inspection: <br />Before using a forklift, take a few minutes to inspect the lift for problems and potential problems. <br />Safety check the forklift for any of the following conditions: <br /> <br /> Does the mast have broken or cracked weld-points? <br /> Are the roller tracks greased? <br /> Are the chains free to travel? <br /> Are the forks bent, spaced unequally, or have cracks along the blade or the heels? <br /> Is the hydraulic fluid at the proper level? <br /> Do hydraulic lines and fittings have excessive wear, or are any lines crimped? <br /> Is any fluid leaking from the lift or the tilt cylinders? <br /> Is the hardware on the cylinders loose or missing? <br /> Are tires excessively worn, split, or have missing tire material? <br /> Do batteries have cracks or holes, uncapped cells, frayed cables, broken c able insulation, connections, or <br />clogged vent caps? <br /> Does the forklift have a seat belt? <br /> <br /> <br />