If you employ anyone, you must display the health and safety law poster so your workers can easily read it or provide each worker with the equivalent leaflet or pocket card.
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Safety Tip: Consider having a designated person to charge and maintain the correct water levels in your truck. This ensures consistent maintenance and can help prevent battery-related issues. Proper care of a lift truck’s battery will help its longevity and efficient operation!
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Safety Tip: When approaching a blind corner or exiting an aisle:
· Decrease your speed
· Sound the horn with several short, sharp blasts to alert pedestrians and other operators of your presence
· Drive wide to increase visibility
· Operate with caution and be prepared to stop
Safety Tip: When manoeuvring a pedestrian lift truck with forks leading, have both hands firmly on the tiller to ensure better control and stability of the lift truck.
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Safety Tip: When travelling from a dark area to a light area (and vice versa), allow your eyes to adjust between these different lighting conditions to help prevent accidents caused by temporary blindness or reduced visibility.
Safety Tip: Stay inside the cab if your lift truck tips over. Brace your arms on the steering wheel, keep your feet on the floor, and lean away from the impact. Do not jump, as doing so can be far more dangerous.
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Safety Tip: Always consult a manufacturer’s instruction book before charging. A lead-acid battery should be charged when it reaches approximately 30%. Maintaining proper battery care can extend the lifespan of your lift truck and improve its overall performance.
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Safety Tip: Always apply the parking brake and engage neutral before operating the hydraulics. These steps help prevent unintended movement and potential accidents. Ensuring lift truck stability is a crucial part of safe operation!