AGC of Oklahoma – Building Chapter 605 N.W. 13th St., Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73103-2213

OKC (405) 528-4605 Fax (405) 528-4609 www.agcok.com

LIFT TRUCK OPERATING RULES INTRODUCTION 1. Review any accidents or “near accidents” from the past week. 2. Describe the hazards of the work as they relate to your project. Explain or show the SAFE way

of doing the job. 3. Ask for ideas about preventing accidents.

NOTE: If an idea is not practical, explain the reason why. 4. Give the TOOL BOX SAFETY TALK. TOOL BOX SAFETY TALK 1. SAFETY RULES ARE WORK RULES and are part of your responsibility for efficient

production. • OPERATORS ARE IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN VEHICLE. They are responsible for their

own safety and the safety of others. • ONLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS SHOULD OPERATE LIFT TRUCKS. This will be determined

by the supervisor. • Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, safety belt and safety shoes when required. • Horseplay is strictly prohibited. • Report all accidents IMMEDIATELY.

2. In general, observe all traffic rules and regulations. • Keep TO THE RIGHT on roadways. • Drive AT A REASONABLE SPEED, depending on location, weather and the condition of

the road surface. • Slow down at intersections, corners, ramps and other danger points. Remember to sound

your horn. • Leave plenty of space between trucks when traveling. • Be alert for wet and slippery surfaces. • Give pedestrians the right of way. Assume they are not thinking about lift trucks. • Stop at all stop signs. • When parking, do not block traffic.

-- Park with the forks on the floor. -- Turn off the power, set the brake and take the key with you. -- When parking at night, or in dim light near traffic areas, mark your equipment with lights

or lighted barricades.

REMINDER – SAFETY RULES, WORK RULES, AND TRAFFIC RULES ARE YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY!

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