When using hydraulic forklifts, the following precautions should be taken to ensure safety and efficiency:

1. Pre-Operation Checks

Equipment Inspection: Before use, thoroughly check the forklift's hydraulic system, tires, forks, brakes, steering, and warning lights. Look for leaks, cracks, or damage in hydraulic hoses and mast chains.

Load Capacity Verification: Confirm the forklift's rated load capacity and never exceed it. Overloading can cause instability, tipping, or sudden load drops.

Environment Assessment: Ensure the operating area is free of obstacles, uneven ground, or hazards like pits or debris. Avoid using the forklift in muddy or wet conditions that may reduce traction.

2. Safe Operating Practices

Stable Speed Control: Maintain a low and steady speed, especially when turning or passing through doorways. Avoid sudden stops or sharp turns, which can shift the load's center of gravity and cause tipping.

Load Handling:

Keep the load centered and low to the ground (no more than 6–8 inches off the floor) during travel to enhance stability.

Tilt the mast backward slightly (5°–10°) to secure the load, but avoid excessive tilting.

Never raise or lower the forks while moving, and avoid traveling with elevated forks.

Visibility Management:

Ensure a clear line of sight. If the load obstructs vision, travel in reverse or use a spotter.

Use mirrors and reverse cautiously when backing up.

Blind Spot Awareness: Sound the horn at intersections or blind spots, and maintain eye contact with pedestrians before proceeding.

3. Environmental and Hazard Precautions

Slope Adaptation:

On inclines, drive forward uphill and reverse downhill (especially when carrying a load) to prevent the forklift from tipping backward.

Avoid turning on slopes, as this can destabilize the load.

Fire and Explosion Prevention: In flammable environments (e.g., chemical warehouses), use explosion-proof forklifts and avoid sparks or metal collisions.

Sharp Object Handling: Wrap or secure goods with sharp edges (e.g., metal pipes) to prevent injury to operators or damage to the ground.

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Mandatory Gear: Operators must wear a seatbelt, hard hat, high-visibility vest, and safety gloves. Sturdy, slip-resistant footwear is essential to prevent slips and protect against falling objects.

Prohibited Items: Avoid loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories that could get caught in moving parts.

5. Post-Operation Procedures

Proper Parking:

Lower the forks to the ground and set the parking brake before exiting the forklift.

Park in designated areas away from traffic lanes and pedestrian paths.

Shutdown Checks: Turn off the engine, remove the key, and report any issues or malfunctions to maintenance personnel immediately.

6. Additional Best Practices

No Passengers: Never allow unauthorized personnel to ride on the forklift. Use OSHA-compliant personnel platforms if transporting others is necessary.

Regular Maintenance: Schedule monthly inspections of critical components (e.g., brakes, hydraulic system) to address wear and tear promptly.

Training and Certification: Ensure operators are trained and certified according to OSHA standards. Refresh training periodically to keep skills up-to-date.

Emergency Preparedness: Familiarize yourself with emergency stop procedures, such as cutting power in case of a tip-over, and avoid jumping from the forklift during accidents.

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