BRIGHT Coop BC3 6560 Manual Del Operador página 14

ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT TRUCK GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS (CONT.)
C.) OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES (cont.)
18. Do not move railroad cars or trailers with a rough terrain forklift truck.
19. Do not use a rough terrain forklift truck for opening or closing railroad car doors.
20. In areas classified as hazardous, use only rough terrain forklift trucks approved for use in those areas.
21. Report all accidents involving personnel, building structures, and equipment to the supervisor or as directed.
22. Do not add to, or modify, the rough terrain forklift truck.
23. Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways, and fire equipment.
24. For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with a differential lock, the lock should not be engaged when driving
on the road or at high speeds or when turning. If the lock is engaged when turning, there could be loss of
steering control.
25. Observe all traffic regulations including authorized speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions, keep to the
right, maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel, from the truck ahead; and keep the truck under control
at all times.
26. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
27. Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other danger-
ous locations.
28. Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross-aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed.
29. Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft. (1.8m) to the nearest rail of a rail-
road track.
30. Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
31. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel with the load trailing.
32. Ascend or descend grades slowly and with caution.
a. When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%, loaded rough terrain forklift trucks should be driven
with the load upgrade;
b. Unloaded rough terrain forklift trucks should be operated on all grades with the load-engaging means
downgrade;
c. On all grades, the load and load-engaging means shall be tilted back, if applicable, and raised only as far
as necessary to clear the road surface;
d. Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme caution on grades, ramps, or inclines; normally travel straight
up or down. Under all travel conditions, operate the rough terrain forklift truck at a speed that will permit it
to be brought to a stop in a safe manner.
33. Travel with load-engaging means or load low and, where possible, tilted back. Do not elevate the load except
during stacking.
34. Make starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals in a smooth manner so as not to shift load and/or overturn the
rough terrain forklift truck.
35. Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
36. Slow down for wet and slippery surfaces.
37. Before driving over a dock board or bridge plate, be sure that it is properly secured. Drive carefully and slowly
across the dock board or bridge plate, and never exceed its rated capacity.
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Bright Forklift
BC3–6560
General Safety Standards