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Don't take chances lifting
personnel without proper lift cage securely attached to lifting
equipment.
![hazardous dangerous construction scaffolding forklift truck](scaffolding.jpg) ![](live_looad.jpg)
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Do
not elevate anyone on forks unless in approved man cage that is secured
to forklift.
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Use mirrors, sound horn and
slow down when approaching pedestrians, hazardous passageways and work
areas.
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![danger standing on forklift emptying bin in dump](forklift-danger.jpg)
Worker climbs on top of forklift safety cage to
reach tipper basket release
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Remain in the forklift,
never climb on industrial machinery
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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.
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![Worker uses long handle to operate controls of fork truck](man_on_forks.jpg)
Worker uses long handle to operate controls of
fork truck
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