ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1-6
1. Read and understandtheOperator’sManual.
2. Know thelocationandthe purposeofthe controls,instrumentsand indicator
lights.
3. Make surethemachineis in properorderand all operationalaidsand warning
signalsarefunctionalbeforeoperating.
4. Keepthemachineclean,includingallinstrumentation,windows,lightsandother
glazedsurfaces.
5. Useprotective clothingandsafety equipment. Alwaysuseapproved safety
equipmentsuchas: gloves,safetyboots,hard hats, safetyglassesandear
protectionwhere necessary.
6. Wearprotectiveclothing thatissnug andbeltedwhererequired.
7. Store tools andothernecessaryitems in thetoolbox.
8. Never liftaloadwithout a Load RatingChartinthe cab.
9. Know the load tobelifted.
10. Bealert,physicallyfit andfree fromtheinfluencesofalcohol,drugsor
medicationsthat mightaffecttheoperator’s eyesight,hearing,orreactions.
11. Keeppeople,equipmentandmaterial out of the work area.
12. Keep afullychargedfireextinguisherandfirstaid kitinthe cabatalltimes,and
befamiliar withhowtousetheseitems.
13. Know aboutmovementsof other machinery,trucksand personnel atthejobsite.
14. Makesureeveryoneisin a safe place before movingtheboom,forks,loador
outriggers(if soequipped.)
15. Startandstopmovements smoothly andswingatspeeds that willkeeptheload
undercontrol.
