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3.6 Personnel Safety
• When removing or installing dismountable attachments always keep hands and feet
free from dangerous positions or pinch points. Never leave a dismounted attachment
in a dangerous position.
• Keep hands, feet, long hair and clothing away from power-driven parts. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while performing maintenance and lubrication
in these areas.
• Never jump on or off the machine.
• Never stand on top of material being raised, lowered, or transported. (Figure 3-1)
Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
• Never use the attachment or its load to support a man-carrying device.
• Never allow anyone under a load or under the carriage. (Figure 3-2)
• Never stand in front of or beside an attachment that is being operated. Never allow
another person to approach an attachment that is being operated. (Figure 3-3)
• Never leave an attachment or load in an elevated position.
• Never reach through the mast of the truck. Keep all parts of the body within the
driver’s compartment.
• Always operate an attachment from the operator’s seat, never while standing next
to the lift truck.
• Do not allow riders on the truck at any time.
• Always use reverse when carrying a load that impedes full vision. Watch for pedes-
trians when transporting.
• Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the situation.
