Download Safety Policy - Gartner Refrigeration

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Closed environment
Any additional instruction, warnings or precautions listed in the operator's manual for
the type of vehicle being trained to operate.
Pedestrian traffic
Additional training may be required to operate and perform safe lifts with specialized equipment.
All lift operators will be trained on the type of machine they are operating under the conditions
they will be expected to operate.
An evaluation of each powered industrial truck or lifts will be done yearly or when operator miss
uses the machinery.
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Never operate lifts unless trained and authorized to do so.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when operating lifts.
When using forklifts keep arms and legs inside the cab at all times.
When using an aerial lift, employees shall stand firmly on the floor and shall not climb on the
rails or the edge of the basket.
A fall restraint system must be used and attached to the boom or basket when off of the
ground.
When operating an aerial lift or forklift a minimum clearance between electoral lines and any
part of the equipment will be 10’.
Inspect lifts daily and before each use.
Operate at a safe speed.
Do not exceed the rated capacity of lifts.
Operator must compensate for shifts in the center of gravity and maintain stability.
Always drive a loaded lift with the load on the uphill side.
Drive with the load tilted back and the forks raised only enough to clear the road.
Block and tie round objects so they don't roll out.
Watch for overhead structures.
Start/stop slowly to prevent load from shifting.
Turn at a safe speed smoothly and gradually.
Never raise or lower the load while traveling.
Be cautious on wet or slippery pavement.
Never refuel with the engine running.
Never let a gasoline/propane/diesel engine idle in an enclosed area.
Use mirrors mounted at corners and in blind spots to see pedestrians and on-coming
vehicles
Watch for pedestrians
Never allow any person to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether
loaded or unloaded.
Never allow any person to ride in or on the forks on forklifts.
Never leave a forklift running while unattended.
Make sure the forks on lifts or loaders are on the ground, the brakes are set, the engine is off,
and the keys removed.
Block/chock the wheels whenever a lift is left on an incline.
Never use a forklift as an elevator unless an approved personnel platform with handrails and
toe board is securely fastened to the forks.
Gartner Refrigeration & Mfg., Inc.
Powered Industrial Trucks, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts and Scissor Lifts
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June 9, 2009