1.1. SAFETY MANAGEMENT
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1.1.
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AS WELL AS
ON THE SAFETY LABELS
• Read the instructions in this manual and the safety labels attached to various parts of the lift truck, and make
sure that you understand and follow them. If you do not understand or do not follow the instructions, this will
lead to improper operation which may result in personal injury or damage.
• Be sure that you understand the proper method of using the lift truck and the procedure for carrying out an
inspection, and ensure that they are carried out safely.
• Read this manual and safety labels again from time to time. If the Operation and Maintenance Manual or
safety labels have been lost or have become dirty and cannot be read, obtain replacements from your
Komatsu Forklift dealer and attach the safety labels in the specified positions.
MAKE SAFETY PLANS BEFOREHAND
• Before operation, establish an operating plan and hold a meeting to discuss operating safety.
• In confined areas, position a signal person and carry out operations in accordance with his/her instructions.
FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES IN PLACE
• Do not operate the lift truck if you are fatigued, or when you have been drinking or have taken any medication
which can make you sleepy.
• When carrying out operation, inspection, or maintenance of the lift truck, always follow all work shop rules,
safety regulations and precautions.
• During operation, always pay attention to safety and be careful of pedestrians and other surrounding
conditions.
ENSURE SAFETY AT THE WORKING AREA
• Always work on level surfaces and wipe up all oil or grease from the ground.
• When working on quays, platforms, or docks, or other places where there is danger of falling, set up blocks to
prevent the lift truck from going over the edge.
• Put warning signs up in dangerous places to warn the operator not to approach.
• Mark the travel areas clearly and maintain the road surface in good condition.
• Put up signs to prevent unauthorized lift trucks from entering areas where lift trucks are being operated.
• Ensure that there is adequate lighting to enable safe operations to be performed.
WEAR SAFETY CLOTHES WHILE IN OPERATION
• Avoid loose clothing, jewelry, and loose long hair, which can
catch on controls or in moving parts and cause serious injury
or death.
• Always wear a hard hat and safety boots.
• Depending on the working conditions, wear other safety
equipment in addition to the hard hat and safety boots.
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