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COMMITMENTS TO QUALITY STANDARDS
Al-Mazaya Company Profile
| Commitments to Quality Standards
In addition, follow these guidelines for safe forklift operation:
• Always work within the capacity limits of your forklift. Consult with the manufacturer before modifying the operation or
capacity limits of a forklift.
• Do not operate a forklift in areas with hazardous concentrations of acetylene, butadiene, hydrogen, ethylene, or diethyl
ether, or other explosive environment.
• Never lift a load while moving. Wait until you are completely stopped before raising the mast.
• Be sure the top load sits squarely on the stack. An uneven load could topple.
• Travel with loads slightly tilted back to provide stability.
• Travel with loads at the proper height. A stable clearance height is usually 4 to 6 inches at the tips and 2 inches at the
heels of fork blades.
• Lift stacked loads in the same manner as loads on the floor.
• When preparing to leave the forklift unattended, lower the mast, neutralize the controls, shut the power off, and set the
brakes. The forklift is “unattended” when the operator is more than 25 feet away or the forklift is out of view.
• When ascending or descending a grade in excess of 10 percent, drive the forklift with the load upgrade.
• If you cannot see over a load, drive in reverse. Do not try to look around a load and drive forward.
Back Hoes
Only authorized personnel may operate backhoes and front-end loaders. The following list offers general safety guidelines for
both types of machinery:
• Always operate at a safe speed.
• Travel with the bucket low to the ground.
• Always lower the bucket before servicing the equipment or leaving the loader unattended.
• Use a rigid-type coupler when towing loads.
• Always check with the utility company before digging.
• Be extremely careful when operating near banks and slopes.
• When cutting a bank, be careful not to cause a cave-in. Do not drive on an overhang.
Hoists
Only authorized personnel may use hoists to move heavy objects and equipment. When using hoists, remember to follow
the five safety guidelines for working with heavy equipment. (Refer to section on heavy equipment for more information.) In
addition, follow the guidelines in the following sections.
Hoisting Guidelines
The following are general guidelines for working with hoists:
• Never walk, stand, or work beneath a hoist.
• Isolate hoisting area with barriers, guards, and signs, as appropriate.
• Never exceed the capacity limits of your hoist.
• Wear gloves and other personal protective equipment, as appropriate, when working with hoists and cables.
• Ensure that hoists are inspected regularly.
• Always hold tension on the cable when reeling it in or out.
• When the work is complete, always rig the hoist down and secure it.
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