Misuse of A Forklift

When driving keep at least three truck lengths behind the vehicle in front of the truck. 

If a portable dock plate must be used, allow a lift truck to put it in place at the dock rather than 

Stabilizer posts may be necessary in the front of the trailer to keep the landing wheels from 

Keep loads cradled against the backrest while tilted. This helps the center of gravity on the forklift as well as helping to prevent the load from sliding off the forks. The backrest is designed to protect the operator from spilled loads. 

Never allow employees to ride on loads or help to balance loads. 

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Never modify or misuse a lift truck. Figure 10-9 identifies a serious misuse of a forklift. An order-picker broke down and the lift truck driver began pushing it. One of the forks went under a metal barrier and struck the operator on the ankle. This resulted in a serious injury. 

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