Straddle carry trucks safety rules.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

operations will not be performed without the approval of

w. Operators will not extend hand or arm through

appropriate installation officials.

the mast while in operation.

x. Forklift trucks will be equipped with overhead

guards.

f. Personnel will not stand under the loads being

hoisted or lowered.

6-60. Straddle carry trucks safety rules.

g. Forklift trucks will be driven forward when

The following safety rules are applicable to straddle

transporting cargo up ramps or other grades and will be

carry truck operations:

driven in reverse on downgrades.

h. The mast will be tipped back when loads are

a. Before starting daily operations, each straddle

transported.

carry truck operator will check the vehicle thoroughly

i. Forklift trucks will not be lifted by the overhead

(see chap 4, sec E).

guard; lifting pads will be installed when required.

b. All loads placed on straddle carry trucks will be

j. For operations involving more than one fork

blocked to prevent any part of the cargo coming in

truck, vehicles will be 20 feet apart, unless two vehicles

contact with the surface over which the cargo is being

are transporting the same load.

transported.

k. Forklift trucks will not be used to elevate

c. In the vicinity of personnel, operators will sound

personnel, unless authorized by the supervisor. When

the horn or other noise making device.

lifting is authorized, a safety pallet will be used, the truck

d. All approved guards and safety devices will be

will not be moved, and the person being lifted will face

kept in proper repair at all times.

away from the mast and remain clear of the hoisting

mechanism.

e. Straddle carry trucks operated on public streets

or highways will be equipped with all safety devices

l. Personnel will not be allowed to ride forks,

required by state laws.

machine, or load when the forklift truck is moving.

m. Forklift trucks will be driven slowly over railroad

6-61. Tractor-trailer train safety rules.

or rough surfaces.

The following safety rules are applicable to tractor-trailer

n. Standard load back rests (vertical package

train operations:

guard) will not be removed during operations except

when facility characteristics such as curved roofs

a. Tractor operators will obey all traffic regulations

prevent use of the load back rest. Stacking of loads on

at all times.

the forklift truck tines will be controlled so that no more

than one-third of the height of the top tier protrudes.

b. Trailers will be firmly coupled to each other and

to the tractor before starting operations. The couplers

o. Overhead doorways and crossbeams will be

will be inspected at each time of coupling. Safety

cleared by the forklift truck.

chains will be attached when directed by the

p. When the operator parks a forklift truck, he/ she

service/agency concerned.

must check the brake to be sure the truck will not move.

c. The individual activity will establish the

q. Operators of forklift trucks must not cut corners.

maximum number of trailers permitted in each train.

This practice may result in upset loads, damaged goods,

d. Loads being transported by tractor-trailer trains

and serious injury to personnel.

will be lashed, if necessary, to prevent materials from

r. Bridge plates will be secured in position, either

falling. The operator will inspect all loads before moving

by being anchored or equipped with devices which will

the tractor-trailer train.

prevent their slipping and have sufficient strength to

e. The trailer immediately behind the tractor will

support fork trucks (see para 664 below).

not have a load of such height as to obstruct the

s. Freight cars will not be towed or pushed with

operator's view when he/she looks back to observe if the

forklift trucks.

loads are riding safely.

t. Operators will not jam on the brakes or stop

f. The speed limit of tractor-trailer trains within

suddenly.

warehouses is 5 miles per hour and in outside areas in

u. Operators will not attempt to repair fork trucks.

accordance with installation directives.

They will notify supervisors and request a qualified

g. When leaving or entering buildings, operators

repairman to make repairs.

will come to a complete stop, sound horn, and proceed

v. Operators will not allow personnel to

only

when

the

way

clear.

counterbalance a load on a forklift truck by riding rear of

machine, but will use a truck of greater capacity.

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