Operating The Vehicle; Safety Regulations For Industrial Truck Operators - Jungheinrich DFG 316s Betriebsanleitung

– Rotating systems on the industrial truck must be mechanically locked to prevent
any movement;
– A trained operator must be present to control the industrial truck or must be
available to operate the controls. If the driver is not in the cab, he or she must
ensure that the parking brake has been set and the wheels are blocked;
– The total weight of the platform, load and people must not exceed half the load
capacity for which the industrial truck used to lift the platform is designed;
– The people must not leave the platform. The rails, planks, ladders, etc., on the
platform must not be used to extend the reach or reach greater heights;
– The people and objects on the platform must remain within the confines of the
available space;
– There must be sufficient space for the people on the platform so that the people and
equipment can remain within the confines of the platform and do not have to stand
or sit on the equipment to be lifted;
The platform must be lowered to the ground if people wish to join or leave the
platform. Never attempt to climb up onto or get down from the raised platform.
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Operating the vehicle

5.1

Safety regulations for industrial truck operators

Areas of responsibility of the operator: This industrial truck can be dangerous if
used improperly.
The operator is responsible for safety in the workplace.
Operators are bound by the relevant safety regulations and provisions explained in
this manual, and all necessary operator training programs as stipulated by the
employer or required by law.
Operators must adopt safe working practices and be aware of hazardous situations
in order to safeguard both themselves and other employees, and the truck and other
goods.
Before starting to use the industrial truck, operators must familiarize themselves with
all controls and indicators.
Manually controlled functions and movements of the industrial truck must only be
performed at speeds at which the driver is sure to maintain control of the vehicle.
Before starting to use the industrial truck, the operator must have read and
understood the manufacturer's operating manual for the relevant truck, and must
comply with and implement the safety regulations described below.
Before starting to use the industrial truck, operators must familiarize themselves with
unusual operating conditions for which additional safety precautions may need to be
taken, or special operating instructions followed.
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