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WM Manufacturing Ltd.
7119 Durieu Street
Mission, BC V2V 2Y4
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604.826.9711 |
| Fax: |
604.826.5753 |
| Toll Free: |
866.826.7267 |
Forklift Ramps ™ MDS are generically referred to as:
• loading ramps • portable ramps • mobile ramps • loading dock ramp • portable loading ramp • portable loading dock • mobile loading dock • mobile dock ramps • mobile yard ramps • loading docks • yard ramps
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Forklift Safety
Pre-Use Inspection
- Only forklift operators may operate the forklift.
- Do not use the forklift if any of the following conditions exist:
1) the mast has broken or cracked weld-points;
2) the roller tracks are not greased or the chains are not free to travel;
3) the forks are unequally spaced or cracks exist along the blade or at the heels;
4) hydraulic fluid levels are low;
5) the hydraulic lines and fittings have excessive wear or are crimped;
6) fluid is leaking from the lift or the tilt cylinders;
7) the hardware on the cylinders is loose;
8) the tires are excessively worn or split, or have missing tire material;
9) air filled tires are not filled to the operating pressure indicated on the tire;
10) the batteries have cracks or holes, uncapped cells, frayed cables, broken cable insulation, loose connections or clogged vent caps.
Starting the Forklift
- Apply the foot brake and shift gears to neutral before turning the key.
Picking Up a Load
- "Square up" on the center of the load and approach it straight on with the forks in the travel position.
- Stop when the tips of your forks are about a foot from the load.
- Level the forks and slowly drive forward until the load is resting against the backrest of the mast.
- Lift the load high enough to clear whatever is under it.
- Back up about one foot, then slowly and evenly tilt the mast backwards to stabilize the load.
Putting a Load Down
- "Square up" and stop about one foot from the desired location.
- Level the forks and drive to the loading spot.
- Slowly lower the load to the floor.
- Tilt the forks slightly forward so that you do not hook the load.
- When the path behind you is clear of obstructions, back straight out until the forks have cleared the pallet.
Stacking One Load on Top of Another
- Stop about one foot away from the loading area and lift the mast high enough to clear the top of the stack.
- Slowly move forward until the load is squarely over the top of the stack.
- Level the forks and lower the mast until the load is no longer supported by the forks.
- Look over both shoulders for obstructions and back straight out if the path is clear.
Forklift Safety Rules
- Do not use bare forks as a man-lift platform.
- Approach railroad tracks at a 45 angle when driving the forklift.
- Steer the forklift wide when making turns.
- Sound the forklift horn when approaching blind corners, doorways or aisles to alert other operators and pedestrians.
Lifting
- Do not exceed the lift capacity of the forklift; read the lift capacity plate on the forklift if you are unsure.
- Follow the manufacturer's guidelines concerning changes in the lift capacity before adding an attachment to a forklift.
- Lift the load an inch or two to test for stability; if the rear wheels are not in firm contact with the floor, take a lighter load or use a forklift that has a higher lift capacity.
- Do not raise or lower a load while you are en route; wait until you are in the loading area and have stopped before raising or lowering the load.
- After picking up a load, adjust the forks so that the load is tilted slightly backward for added stability.
- Raise the forks an additional two inches to avoid hitting or scraping the ramp surface as you approach the ramp.
Driving
- Obey all traffic rules and signs.
- Drive with the load at a ground clearance height of 4-6 inches at the tips and 2 inches at the heels in order to clear most uneven surfaces and debris.
- Drive at a walking pace and apply the brakes slowly when driving on slippery surfaces such as icy or wet floors.
- Do not drive into an area with a ceiling height that is lower than the height of the mast or overhead guard.
- Do not drive up to anyone standing or working in front of a fixed object such as a wall.
- Do not drive along the edge of an unguarded elevated surface such as a loading dock or staging platform.
- Do not exceed a safe working speed of five miles per hour. Slow down in congested areas when driving the forklift.
- Stay a minimum distance of three truck lengths from other operating mobile equipment.
- Drive in reverse and use a signal person when your vision is blocked by the load.
- Look in the direction that you are driving; proceed when you have a clear path.
- Do not drive the forklift while people are on the attached man-lift platform.
- Drive unloaded forklifts in reverse when going up a ramp and forward when going down a ramp.
- Drive a loaded forklift in a forward gear when going up a ramp; upon approaching the ramp, raise the forks an additional two inches to avoid hitting or scraping the ramp surface.
- Do not attempt to turn the forklift around on a ramp.
- Do not use a gear for the opposite direction of travel as a means to slow down or stop the forklift.
- Lower the mast completely, turn the engine off and set the parking brake before leaving your forklift.
Loading Docks
- Keep the forklift clear of the dock edge while vehicles are backing up to the dock.
- Do not begin loading or unloading until the supply truck has come to a complete stop, the engine has been turned off, the dock lock has been engaged and the wheels have been chocked.
- Do not drive the forklift into the truck until the bridge or dock plate has been attached.
- Do not drive the forklift into a truck bed or onto a trailer that has "soft" or loose decking or other unstable flooring.
- Drive straight across the bridge plates when entering or exiting the trailer.
- Use dock lights or headlights when working in a dark trailer.
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