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SAFETY CONCERNS
It is recommended that the operator, owner or renter of this vehicle comply with the OSHA requirements
as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 29, 1910.178, Powered Industrial Truck Training
Standard and the ANSI requirements as stated in Personnel and Burden Carriers ANSI B56.8.
As a minimum every operator should, in addition to the above requirements found in the standards noted
above:
Demonstrate a working knowledge of each control.
Understand all safety rules and guidelines as presented in this manual.
Know how to properly load and unload cargo.
Know how to properly park the vehicle.
Recognize an improperly maintained vehicle.
Demonstrate ability to handle the vehicle in all conditions.
Every operator, owner or renter of this vehicle must, at a minimum:
Define where the vehicles should and should not be driven and utilized.
Ensure all proper warnings as to driving hazards are properly displayed and visible.
Install safety signage concerning hills, speed bumps, ramps, turns, blind crossings, intersections,
etc.
Define who should and who should not drive the vehicles.
Enforce safe driving and operating rules.
Provide driver training for first time operators and review safe operating recommendations regularly.
Maintain vehicles in a safe operating condition and maintain a schedule for daily, weekly, monthly,
quarterly, semi-annually and annual vehicle inspections.
Determine who, when, and how should pre-operation inspections be conducted.
Notify operators what should be done if an unsafe condition or operating problem is discovered.
1.5 LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
Use extreme caution lifting or working on or around lifted vehicle. Vehicle should be on a flat,
hard and level surface.
When lifting the vehicle for service, remove key and use a sturdy lifting device such as a hoist or floor jack
placed under the Chariot body. Always block wheels to prevent it from rolling. After the body is lifted 4 to
6 inches from the floor, place a suitable device under vehicle frame to support vehicle weight. An example
is a 4” x 6” wooden block.
If vehicle is raised while loaded, check that the load is secured before lifting. Failure to do so
could cause damage to the vehicle, the load or cause personal injury.
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