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(OPERATING A FORKLIIiTT continued) <br /> i <br /> 15. The forks shall always be carried as low as possible(4-6 inches),consistent with safe operations. <br /> i <br /> 16. When leaving a vehicle unattended,the power shall be shut off,brakes set,the mast brought to the <br /> vertical position,and forks left in the down position. When left on an incline,the wheels shall be <br /> blocked. NOTE: When the operator is 25 feet from or out of sight of the industrial truck,the vehicle <br /> is"unattended". <br /> 17. Vehicles shall not be run onto any elevator unless the driver is specifically authorized to do so and, <br /> before entering any elevator,the driver shall determine that the capacity of the elevator will not be <br /> exceeded. Once on the elevator,the power shall be shut off and the brakes set. Enter all confined <br /> areas with load end forward. <br /> 18. Vehicles shall not be operated on floors,sidewalk doors,or platforms that will not safely support <br /> the loaded vehicle. <br /> 19. Vehicles shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacity. <br /> 20. A loaded vehicle shall not be moved until the load is safe and secure. <br /> 21. Extreme care shall be taken when tilting loads. Tilting forward with the load engaging means <br /> elevated shall be prohibited except when picking up a load. Elevated loads shall not be tilted forward <br /> except when the load is being deposited onto a storage rack or equivalent. When stacking or <br /> tiering,backward tilt shall be limited to that necessary to stabilize the load. <br /> 22. The load engaging device shall be placed in such a manner that the load will be securely held <br /> { or supported. <br /> 23. Special precautions shall be taken in the securing and handling of loads by trucks equipped with <br /> attachments,and during the operation of these trucks after the loads have been removed. <br /> i <br />