10 tips to safely use a forklift

10 TIPSTO KEEP YOU SAFE WHEN USING A

FORKLIFT

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Face the forklift and

use 3 points

of contact(hands & feet)

at all timeswhen getting on and off

a forklift.

1


If your forklift beginsto overturn, you are

safest when you:

• stay in the seat

• hold on firmly

• lean in the opposite direction of the fall

• NEVER attempt to jump out

2


When using the forklift,make sure that you can

see clearlyabove the load.

Otherwise,drive in reverse.

3


When travelling without a load

on the forks, keep the forksabout 4 to 6 inches off the floor.

4


Before starting,

be aware of designated parking areas

for forklifts so thatyou know exactly where you

should and should not

leave your machine.

5


NEVERleave the forklift

unattendedwith the motorrunning or with

keys in the

ignition.

6


Work and parkin well-lit areasso your vision ofthe ground surfaces

and other traffic(including pedestrians)

is clear.

7


If operating around

other forklifts,

maintain athree-forklift length

distance between

forkliftsand never attempt passing.

8


Nevercarry passengersunless there is a

separate seatfitted with a seat belt.

9

To operate pedestrian-

operated forklifts,a high risk work licenceis not required, but only

persons who have

should operate them.

10


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1300 768 019 www.thedetaildevils.com.au


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