Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 13.1
safe operating Procedure: Powered Industrial Forklift
What to do
how to do It
key Points
Perform.A.Pre-Start-Up.
Inspection
Walk.around.the.vehicle,.
checking.overall.condition.of:
. 1.. Tires
. 1.. Check.tires.to.ensure.adequate.tread,.
no.cuts/missing.chunks,.all.tire.bolts.
are.present.and.are.tight.
. 2.. Fluid.leaks
. 2.. Check.hydraulic.hose.ittings.for.
evidence.of.luid.leak..Look.beneath.
vehicle.for.luid.on.the.loor.
. 3.. Overhead.guard
. 3.. Check.for.missing.bolts,.bent.frame.
. 4.. Lifting.forks.and.load.
backrest
. 4.. Check.the.lifting.forks.and.backrest.
for.damage..Check.that.the.lifting.
fork's.width.adjustment.lock.pins.
are in.good.condition.and.are.
working smoothly.
. 5.. P/M.sticker
. 5.. If.P/M.expiration.date.is.not.valid,.
do not.operate.vehicle.
Perform.Operating.
Controls.Inspection
. 1.. Sit.in.driver's.seat.and.
operate.controls.
. 1.. Check.to.ensure.parking.brake.
is engaged.and.gear.shift.is.in.park.
or neutral.
. 2.. Adjust.seat.for.effective.
operation.and.comfort.
. 2.. Seat.should.be.adjusted.to.allow.foot.
brake.pedal.to.be.depressed.without.
reaching.with.foot.
. 3.. Fasten.seat.belt.
. 3.. Seat.belt.should.it.snugly.across.
hips.
. 4.. Turn.on.power.to.vehicle.
. 4.. Check.360.degrees.around.vehicle.
to ensure.no.one.is.standing.near.
vehicle.
. 5.. Turn.on.headlights.
. 5.. Headlights.must.be.bright.and.in.
position.to.ensure.being.seen.by.other.
vehicle.operators.or.pedestrians.
. 6.. Depress.brake.foot.pedal.
. 6.. The.pedal.must.be.irm.and.brake.
lights.must.function.and.be.bright.
. 7.. Depress.horn.button.
. 7.. Horn.should.function.easily.and.
be loud.
. 8.. Elevate.lifting.forks.and.
tilt.by.pulling.back.on.
control.levers.
. 8.. Hydraulic.controls.shall.operate.
smoothly.
. 9.. Lower.lifting.forks.to.
2”-4”.inches.above.loor.
. 9.. Keep.lifting.forks.2”-4”.above.surface.
when.in.motion.
.10.. Report.any.safety.check.
failure.to.supervisor.
immediately.for.repair.
.10.. Do.not.operate.if.any.safety.check.
fails..Ensure.the.vehicle.is.not.operated.
until.repaired.
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