1. PMH - Forklift Safety Avoid the following:
driving with loads elevated
standing underneath elevated loads
parking your vehicle with the forks elevated
picking up loads in excess of the vehicles capacity
operating a vehicle without proper training
giving rides to unauthorized persons
smoking while battery is being charged
operating the vehicle in a manner other then intended by the manufacturer

2. Don’t overload your truck !
Your truck can be overloaded in different ways
By exceeding its maximum load carry capacity
By picking up loads outside of the specified load center

3. Always take care to look in the direction of travel !
It’s important that you get to your destination rapidly - but safely.

4. Slow down for curves !
Your vehicle is NOT a race car.

5. Apply brakes gently and carefully !
You may otherwise travel where no man has gone before.

6. When traveling on an incline - back down with the load trailing
Reverse travel is also recommended where forward vision is impaired by bulky loads.

7. Only travel on surfaces with sufficient load carrying capacity !
Know the weight of your vehicle and load.

8. Observe all posted instructions and signals !
When approaching an intersection - proceed with caution.

9. Attention !
NEVER place your head, arms or legs outside of the vehicle confines.

10. Observe all overhead obstructions !
Convince yourself that doorways and obstructions are sufficiently high.
Always travel with forks lowered.

11. Don’t let the fork tips strike any objects !
Damage to equipment and product may have a dangerous result.

12. Never travel with forks elevated !
Travel in designated areas only avoid pedestrian traffic.
Travel permitted while storing or retrieving loads only at reduced speeds

13. Visually inspect working area !
Care should be taken when operating hydraulic features
CAUTION - while lowering forks
There might be someone underneath them.

14. Don’t pass underneath elevated forks !
Raised forks represent danger to all.

15. A common cause of INJURY !
Never place arms, legs or head between the mast upright channels.

16. Remember, your truck is no taxi !
It is NOT permitted to transport people

17. Be ALERT ! Operation of heavy equipment is serious business
Dreaming and lack of attention involve danger.
Never use an open flame or smoke while charging a battery.

18. Fundamental Rules of Safety
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