Get ready for work—you must wear:

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

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

• Have a 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 in the workplace.

Before starting the forklift:

• Check the brakes, steering system, lights, horn, 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 the mast toward you as much 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 truck, secure it against unauthorized use (always take the key/access 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.
• Clean the truck and return it to its designated place.
• Turn off the engine and remove the key/take the access card.
• If you have any comments on the condition of the truck, enter them in the logbook/notify your supervisor.

What is NOT ALLOWED?

• Transport or lift people on the forklift.
• 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 may 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.
• Towing 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, or listening to music while working.
• Operate the forklift under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances.

Breakdown or accident?

• If something breaks down, stop using the equipment 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 device saying: "Device under repair—do not turn on!"