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Lockout/Tag out NOTE: Devices such as padlocks shall be provided for locking out the source of power at the main disconnect switch. Before any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting or servicing of equipment (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical or air) that requires entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment,the main power disconnect switch or valve, or both, controlling its source of power or flow of material,shall be locked-out or blocked off with a padlock,blank flange or similar device. 1. Do not perform any maintenance,inspection,cleaning,adjusting or servicing of any equipment without following the employer lockout/tag out program. 2. If required to work on powered equipment(hydraulic,electrical,air,etc.),you must have your personal padlock with your name on it and personal key on your person at all times. 3. Attach your own lock or tag when you need to isolate an energy source. 4. Do not remove a lock from any equipment unless you placed it there yourself. Each person shall place his/her own lock/tag when required to isolate an energy source. 5. Do not start any adjustment,service or repair without verifying that the tag/lock out switch or control cannot be by-passed or over-ridden. 6. Disconnect and padlock all machine power disconnects in the off position before removing guards for the purpose of working"ON"or"IN"the machinery or its approaching unguarded parts. (NOTE: When more than one employee is working on a single piece of equipment, each employee must use his own padlock along with lockout tongs to lock out the equipment.When the work is completed,he must remove only his lock.) 7. Lockout verification: •Verify that the locked-out switch or control cannot be overridden. •Test the equipment to be certain that the locked-out switch is de-energized and not simply malfunctioning. • Press all start buttons to see if the equipment starts. • Ensure the system you will be working on is the same one that has been locked out. 8. Before restarting the equipment,verify the following: •All tools and other items have been removed. •All machine guards are in place. •All electric systems are reconnected. •All employees are clear of equipment. 9. Before machinery is put back into use after LOCKOUT/TAGOUT,give a verbal announcement/sound warning to fellow employees. Forklifts—Pre-Use Inspection Do not use forklift if any of the following conditions exist: 1. The mast has broken or cracked weld-points. 2. The roller tracks are not greased or the chains are not free to travel. 3. Forks are unequally spaced or cracks exist along the blade or at the heels. 4. Hydraulic fluid levels are low. 5. Hydraulic line and fitting have excessive wear or are crimped. 6. Fluid is leaking from the lift or the tilt cylinders. 7. The hardware on the cylinders is loose. 8. Tires are excessively worn,split,or have missing tire material. 9. Air filled tires are not filled to the operating pressure indicated on the tire. 10. Batteries have cracks or holes, uncapped cells,frayed cables,broken cable insulation, loose connections,or clogged vent caps. Starting the Forklift • Apply the foot brake and shift gears to neutral before turning the key. Picking Up a Load 1. Square up on the center of the load and approach it straight on with the forks in the travel position. 15