Get ready for work—you must wear:

• a work shirt and pants,
• work shoes with composite toe caps,
• work gloves,
• a reflective vest,
• a safety helmet (if there is a risk of head injury).

Before you start work, remember that in order to operate a forklift, you must:

• Have a valid document: driver's license or UDT qualification certificate.
• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.

Before starting the forklift:

• Check the brakes, steering system, lights, horn, protective roof, wheels, and lifting components.
• Confirm the condition in the forklift inspection log or app.
• Report any faults to your supervisor.
• Obtain information about the load and working conditions.

During operation:

• Only start the truck when you are sure it is safe to do so.
• Follow traffic regulations and company rules.
• Keep an eye on the load, the road, your surroundings, and the forklift's gauges.
• Avoid sudden maneuvers and extending your limbs beyond the outline of the truck.
• When driving downhill with a load, drive in reverse.
• Stay on designated routes, slow down in areas with limited visibility, on bends, and when approaching pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Keep the load on the forks lowered 15 to 30 cm above the ground and tilt them back as far as possible.
• Use the horn in areas with limited visibility.
• Raise and lower loads smoothly, making sure there are no people nearby.
• Adjust the speed and weight of the load to the capabilities of the truck.
• When leaving the forklift, secure it against unauthorized use (always take the key/card with you).
• Transport/lift loads that are properly secured (e.g., stretch film, transport straps, binding).

Securing loads with stretch film

• • Wrap the load around its entire height, starting from the pallet.
  • Use the inner side of the film (it sticks better).
  • Wrap the load several times, at least 3 times at the top.
  • The film should be taut, but not stretched too tightly.
  • Additionally, weave the film through the corners of the pallet at the top of the load.

Securing the load with transport straps

• • Pass the strap through the pallet and over the load – without twisting.
  • Insert the end of the strap into the tensioner, remove any slack, and tighten manually.
  • Close the tensioner and hide the loose strap.
  • To loosen: open the tensioner arm (180°).
  • Do not use straps to lift loads.
  • Only use undamaged straps with a legible label.
  • Do not place the tensioner on the edge of the load.

Securing the load with plastic straps (banding)

• • Pull the straps over the top of the load (from 2 or 4 sides).
  • Then pass them under the upper pallet frame and tighten.
  • If the straps do not cover the entire load, secure it additionally with stretch film.

After finishing work:

• Lower the forks and apply the parking brake.
• Turn off the engine and remove the key/take the access card.
• Clean the truck and return it to its designated place.
• If you have any comments about the condition of the truck, write them in the operating log/notify your supervisor.

What is NOT ALLOWED?

• Transport or lift people on the truck,
• Exceed the forklift's load capacity.
• Leave the forklift with the forks raised, the key, or the access card,
• Move in areas where the forklift could fall from a height (at the edges of loading ramps)
• Leave the forklift on escape routes and intersections,
• Allow untrained persons to operate the forklift,
• Tow other forklifts or other vehicles,
• Use a damaged forklift
• Repair or service the forklift yourself
• Climb onto the forks of the forklift,
• Lean outside the outline of the forklift,
• Drive without a protective helmet in places/situations where there is a risk of head injury (e.g., high storage racks, lifting loads),
• Eating, talking on the phone, listening to music while working,
• Operate the forklift under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.

Breakdown or accident?

• If something breaks down, disconnect the forklift from the power supply, secure it against restarting, and report the fault to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not move anything and inform your supervisor.
• Hang a sign on the damaged forklift truck saying: "EQUIPMENT UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT USE."