FOR SUPERVISORS ■■PROPER USE OF THE LIFT TRUCK
PROPER AND IMPROPER USES
■■IMPROPER USE
The proper use of a lift truck is to transport a load which is placed on the pallet and stacked within the prescribed height limit. With a proper attachment, a lift truck may be used to transport a load which is stacked elsewhere than on the pallet.
Transporting a person, elevating a person, and towing another vehicle are examples of the improper use of a lift truck. Uses which this manual specifies as improper must never be requested or permitted, under any circumstances. (Examples of Improper Use) • Transporting or elevating a person on the forks or pallet. • Carrying a person on the pallet to control the load. • Hanging wire ropes from forks to lift a load. • Towing another vehicle. • Pushing a load or another vehicle with the forks. • Using the forks or truck body to close or open the door of a freight vehicle. 7
