Get ready for work—you must wear:

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

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

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training,
• Have a UDT qualification certificate.
• 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:

• Inspect the forklift truck – check for damage.
• Check the brakes, steering wheel, drive, and locks.
• Make sure that the lights, display, and signals are working.
• Check the condition of the tires and the battery charge level.
• Check the tow bar and trailer hitches.
• Report any faults immediately to your supervisor – do not use a faulty forklift!

During operation:

• Before moving, check that the route is free of obstacles and people.
• Be careful – always look in the direction of travel.
• Drive at low speed, especially:
  • when turning, in narrow passages and on uneven surfaces,
  • when visibility is limited.
• Use your horn when turning, entering, and exiting.
• Do not carry passengers or loads exceeding the permissible weight.
• Stow loads securely – max. height 2 m.
• Avoid sudden braking and sharp maneuvers.
• Inside the halls, move only on designated roads.
• When parking, apply the brake, turn off the ignition, and remove the key.

After finishing work:

• Park the truck in a designated, dry, and safe place, away from moisture and heat sources.
• Secure the truck against access by unauthorized persons.
• Enter comments on the technical condition in the "Operation Log."
• Remove the key from the ignition.
• Maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by an authorized maintenance technician – the operator only performs basic checks.

What is NOT ALLOWED?

• Drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicants.
• Transporting people or loads exceeding the permissible weight,
• Repair the truck yourself or tamper with the electrical system.
• Remove safety devices, nameplates, and warning signs,
• Smoking, eating, talking on the phone, or listening to music while driving,
• Park the forklift on slopes or in prohibited areas.

Breakdown or accident?

• Stop the truck immediately and disconnect the power supply.
• Mark the forklift with a sign saying "Forklift under repair – do not start!
• Report the breakdown or accident to your supervisor.
• Do not allow unauthorized persons to enter the scene.
• In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and call the emergency services if necessary.