HABITS.WORK SAFELY AND
LOOK OUT FOR PEOPLE
AROUND YOU
WATCH OUT FOR OTHER PEOPLE
• Slow down. Yield or stop for pedestrians. Alert others when
you approach them. Watch out for other stock pickers in the
area. Sound the horn when you come to a crosswalk or
intersection.
• Be careful you don't pin or crush someone. For example:
Never drive your stock picker toward anyone standing in front
of a fixed object.
• Never allow passengers anywhere on your stock picker.
• Make certain the area around and under you is clear of
people before lowering or traveling.
• Keep others away from your stock picker while you're
working. Don't ever allow anyone under the load or platform.
• Watch out for front end swing while turning.
• Don't let anyone drive your stock picker unless they are
trained and authorized.
AVOID FALLS AND TIPOVERS
• Stay away from the edge of docks and drop-offs.
• Watch where you're going. Always check that your
path is clear of debris, overhead obstructions or holes
in the floor that could cause your stock picker to tip over.
• Don't overload your stock picker or handle unstable loads.
Make sure the load weight is evenly distributed.
• Some floors and elevators have weight limits. Make
certain your stock picker, including operator and load, isn't
too heavy for where you're driving.
• Don't drive onto an elevator unless it is authorized.
Check the capacity or load limit, and make sure there
are no people present. Keep stock picker gates open.
Enter load first.
WHEN LEAVING YOUR STOCK PICKER
• Stop the stock picker and lower the platform completely
before getting off.
• Turn the stock picker off. Remove the key, if necessary, to
prevent unauthorized use.
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