1.2. SAFE TRAVEL DRIVING ON A ROAD SHOULDER IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED There is a danger that soft road shoulders may collapse, so do not go near them. Always maintain a safe distance from the edge of road shoulders and platforms. WHEN DRIVING INTO A RAILWAY CAR, TRUCK OR CONTAINER, EXERCISE EXTRA CARE Do not travel on the edge of docks. There is a danger that the lift truck may fall, which may result in serious injury or death. Before starting operations, check the load limit for the gangplanks, and do not use them if they do not have ample strength to take the weight of the lift truck when loaded. Apply the brakes on the truck and block the wheels before driving the forklift into the truck.
When driving into trailers, use jacks and take steps to prevent the trailer from sinking when the forklift truck travels on it. When driving the forklift inside trucks, reduce speed when backing out and be sure to check that the gangplanks are safe. Be careful of pedestrians. Tell the truck driver not to move the truck until the operation is completed. If there is some system to secure the truck to the dock, always use this system. Secure the gangplanks so that they do not slip and fall. 1-9