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<br />© Copyright – Safety Point, Corp. – Materials developed for TGSV Enterprises, Inc. <br /> <br />Operating a forklift: <br /> <br /> Do not operate a forklift with low hydraulic fluids. <br /> Do not operate a forklift with low charged batteries. <br /> Do not exceed the lift capacity of the forklift. If you are unsure, consult your supervisor. <br /> See manufacturers guidelines for changes in the lift capacity before adding any attachment to a forklift. <br /> Before driving, lift the load a few inches to test for stability. If the rear wheels are no t in firm contact with the <br />ground, take a lighter load or use a forklift with a higher lift capacity. <br /> Do not raise or lower a load with the forklift in motion. <br /> After picking up a load, adjust the forks so that the load is tilted slightly backward for added stability. <br /> Drive with the load at a ground clearance height of 4-6 inches at the tips and 2 inches at the heels in order to <br />clear most uneven surfaces and debris. <br /> Drive at a walking pace, and apply brakes slowly to stop when driving on wet floors. <br /> Approach railroad tracks at a 45 degree angle. <br /> Do not drive over objects in your path. <br /> Observe ceiling heights. Know the height of the load you are moving. <br /> Steer wide when making turns. Do not drive up to anyone standing or working in front of a fixed object such as <br />a wall. <br /> Do not drive along the edge of an unguarded elevated surface, such as a loading dock or staging platform. <br /> Observe and obey all traffic lanes, signs, and rules. <br /> Slow down and sound horn when approaching blind comers, doorways, or aisles to alert others. <br /> Stay a minimum distance of three lengths from other operating mobile equipment. <br /> Drive in reverse. Use a spotter/signal person when your vision is blocked by the load. <br /> Do not proceed in any direction if you do not have a clear unobstructed view. <br /> Never use bare forks as a man-lift or work platform. <br /> Never operate a forklift while people are on an attached man-lift platform. <br /> Always drive loaded forklifts forward up ramps. <br /> Raise forks an additional few inches to avoid striking or scraping the surface of a ramp. <br /> Drive loaded forklifts in reverse when going down a ramp. <br /> Drive unloaded forklifts in reverse when going up a ramp and forward when going down a ramp. <br /> Do not attempt to turn around on a ramp. <br /> Do not use reverse to brake. <br /> Lower the mast completely, turn off the engine, and set the parking brake before leaving your forklift. <br /> <br />Aerial Lifts Safety <br /> <br />All aerial lift operators are required to be fully qualified and competent in the operation of each piece of equipment <br />they are required to operate. All New Hire operators are required to: <br /> Provide proof of training and or experience valid within one (1) year and pass an examination prior to <br />acceptance or; <br /> Successfully complete the Aerial Lift Training Program. (Ref. Section 2.0) <br /> <br />Acceptable forms of proof of training and or experience are: <br /> Previous employers’ certification card dated; (some facilities do not recognize proof of training from other <br />facilities, TGSV can accept it if the jobsites worked at are similar nature than the TGSV work site.) <br /> Verification of class room training; <br /> Verification of any participating classroom training. <br />