Get ready for work—you must wear:

• a work shirt and pants,
• work shoes with composite toe caps,
• work gloves.

Before using the stroller:

• Inspect it thoroughly from the outside – are there any cracks, loose parts, or damage? 
• Check the wheels – are they intact, do they turn freely, and is there anything blocking them?
• Test the brake – does it stop the trolley without any problems?
• Assess the load – is it undamaged and securely stacked on the pallet? 
• If you have any doubts, report it to your supervisor and do not use the forklift.

Familiarize yourself with the forklift controls:

• Service brake – used to stop the truck.
• Control handle:
  
  • "LIFT" position – you lift the load,
  • "NEUTRAL" position – you drive the forklift,
  • "LOWER" position – you lower the load.
• Drawbar – used to steer and move the truck.

Prepare to pick up the load:

• Check that the load is properly positioned and secured,
• Check that it does not exceed the forklift's maximum load capacity.
• Align the forks with the holes in the pallet.
• Slowly insert the forks until the pallet touches their ends.
• Before you move, look behind you and make sure the way is clear.

Remember:

• The load must not protrude more than 50 mm beyond the forks.
• Distribute the weight evenly across both fork arms.
• The center of gravity of the load should be in the middle of the forks. 

Lifting the load:

• Set the handle to the "LIFT" position.
• Move the drawbar up and down to lift the forks with the load.
• Stop when the load reaches the required height.

Transporting the load:

• Keep a safe distance from other people, machines, and racks.
• Watch where you are going. Make sure you have good visibility.
• If the load obstructs your view, drive backwards or ask someone for help (side assistance).
• Move slowly, especially on bends, in narrow passages, and in areas with limited visibility.
• Do not accelerate suddenly, stop abruptly, or overtake in dangerous places.
• Transport the load at the minimum fork height!

Putting down the load:

• Position the truck parallel to the storage area.
• Move the load to its destination.
• Lower the forks.
• Carefully reverse the truck. 
• Park the truck in the designated parking area.

After finishing work

• Clean up the work area and make sure it does not pose a hazard to others.

What is NOT allowed?

• transport people on the trolley,
• use a damaged forklift,
• climb onto the pallet or put weight on the forklift with your foot,
• transport unstable loads without the assistance of safety personnel,
• leave the forklift on escape routes and intersections,
• modify, disassemble, or remove parts of the forklift,
• allow untrained persons to operate the forklift,
• eat, talk on the phone, or listen to music while working.

Breakdown or accident?

• If something breaks down, report it to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor. 
• Hang a sign on the damaged trolley saying: "EQUIPMENT UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT USE."