– When there are people on the platform, move the truck and / or platform slowly and
execute small horizontal movements, only when expressly requested to do so;
– 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 applied;
– 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 height;
– 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 perimeter 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 or get off the raised platform.
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