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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)h. Report <strong>and</strong> correct any apparent mechanicaldeficiencies before operating the forklift truck.15.5.3.1 Operating the Unita. Forklift truck operators shall do thefollowing:1. Before operation ofelectricallypowered machines, check location ofthe batteryplug for quick disconnection in case of a shortcircuit.2. Avoid sudden stops.3. Face in the direction oftravel, exceptas follows:i. For better vision with large loads,operate the truck in reverse gear.ii.iii.When ascending or descendinggrades in excess of5 percent,drive loaded rider trucks with theload upgrade.Operate unloaded trucks on allgrades with the load-engagingmeans downgrade.4. Stop <strong>and</strong> sound the hom at all blindcomers <strong>and</strong> intersections <strong>and</strong> when going throughdoorways.5. Operate as safe speeds: in-plantbuildings,S mph; in-plant roads, 15 mphmaximum.6. Go around curves slowly.7. Use low gear or slowest speed whendescending ramps.8. Do not allow riders on forklift trucksunless the truck is built with passenger seating.9. Know the weight of the load <strong>and</strong> donot exceed the rated capacity ofthe truck.10. Consider both truck <strong>and</strong> load weightwhen traveling in areas where there arefloor-loading requirements.11. Watch overhead clearance; ifin doubt,measure.12. Keep clear ofedges ofloading docks.13. Watch rear-end swing.14. Before h<strong>and</strong>ling them, ensure thatstacks <strong>and</strong> loads are stable; block <strong>and</strong> lash themifnecessary.15. Always spread the forks to suit theload width.16. Lower <strong>and</strong> raise the load slowly; makesmooth, gradual stops.17. Lift <strong>and</strong> lower loads only while thevehicle is stopped.18. Use special care when high-tiering;return the lift to a vertical position before loweringthe load.19. Lift, lower, <strong>and</strong> carry loads with theupright vertical or tilted back-never forward; onall grades, the load <strong>and</strong> load-engaging means shallbe tilted back.20. To avoid injury, keep arms <strong>and</strong> legsinside the operator's area ofthe machine.21. Never travel with forks raised tounnecessary heights; approximately 4 to 6 in.above floor level is adequate.22. When loading trucks or trailers, ensurethat the wheels are chocked <strong>and</strong> the brakes set;place loads in front end ofthe semitrailer only ifthe tractor is attached or adequate trailer (railroad)jacks are in place.23. Inspect floors on trucks, boxcars,unfamiliar ramps, or platforms before startingoperation.24. Be sure bridge plates into trucks orfreight cars are sufficiently wide, strong, <strong>and</strong>secure; portable <strong>and</strong> powered dockboards shall beconspicuously marked with carrying capacity.25. Never butt loads with forks or rear endoftruck.26. Remember that forklift trucks shouldnot be used as tow trucks unless a towing hitchapproved by the manufacturer is used.27. Stop engine before refueling.28. Use only approved explosion-prooflights to check gas-tank <strong>and</strong> battery-water levels;Chapter 15Construction <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rigging</strong>Equipment Requirements 15-34

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