Forklift Safety, Operating a Tow motor

Forklift Safety,

Do not permit anyone to stand or walk under the elevated part of any forklift, whether loaded or unloaded.
Do not use pallets elevated by forklifts as an improvised working platform.
Do not elevate anyone on forks unless in approved man cage that is secured to forklift.

Use mirrors, sound horn and slow down when approaching pedestrians, hazardous passageways and work areas, obey signage.
When forks are empty, mast should be tilted back to prevent tips of forks from contacting ground, or other obstacles.
Match your speed to the surface being driven on, load and workplace conditions.
Do not start, stop, turn or change direction suddenly or at speed.
Do not drive with hands, arms, head, legs or feet outside the confines of the forklift or between mast uprights or other parts of the unit where shear or crushing hazards exist.
Do not try to move or adjust any part of the load, the forklift or the surroundings while on the forklift.
Only operate controls while sitting in the operator’s seat.

ØKnow the forklift wheel position and your direction of travel in relation to loading docks, trucks, and platforms.
If you ever begin to tip, DON’T JUMP OUT ! ! ! Brace yourself, hold steering wheel tightly with both hands, push yourself into the seat and lean away from the fall.