Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Safety Audit Form

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［ ## 1.2.7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE ## PRE-START INSPECTION Always perform a pre-startup inspection before operating this machine to check for any potential issues. For more information, refer to the maintenance section of this manual. ## ATTACH A "DO NOT OPERATE" TAG To prevent serious injury or death, never allow unauthorized personnel to start the engine or touch the control levers during inspection and maintenance activities. Always lower the attachment, pull the pilot control shut-off lever up, stop the engine, and remove the key before performing maintenance. Use a temporary hang tag to communicate that the machine is out of service. You many need to use more than one temporary hang tag depending on the inspection and maintenance activities to be performed. ## ALWAYS KEEP THE MACHINE CLEAN Always keep the machine clean and free of scattered debris, and spilled lubricant and oil. If electrical components or systems get wet, then equipment malfunction, short circuit, or fire may result in serious injury or death. Never use pressurized water or steam to clean inside the operator cab or any electrical components, such as sensors and connectors. <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## KEEP INSIDE OF OPERATOR CAB CLEAN - · To prevent slippery pedals, always remove mud, grease, oil, and other substances from the soles of your shoes before entering the cab. - · Secure parts and tools inside the cab before operating. - · Do not use your mobile phone, listen to the radio, or use headphones during machine travel or operation. To prevent fire: - · Do not bring explosive or combustible materials into the cab. - · Do not leave your cigarette lighter inside the cab. If the cab temperature becomes too hot, the lighter may explode. - · After smoking, always put out your cigarette and shut the ashtray lid. - · Do not leave plastic bottles inside the cab or attach suction cups to the windows. These items may act as lenses and could start a fire. ## SEA…

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## Fire Extinguisher Location SMCS Code: 7000; 7419 Illustration 49 <!-- image --> Make sure that a fire extinguisher is available. Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher. Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher regularly. Obey the recommendations on the instruction plate. The recommended location for mounting the fire extinguisher is in the storage box. i01329108 ## Track Information SMCS Code: 4170; 7000 Track adjusting systems use either grease or oil under high pressure to keep the track under tension. Grease or oil under high pressure coming out of the relief valve can penetrate the body causing injury or death. Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease or oil is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened. The pins and bushings in a dry track pin joint can become very hot. It is possible to burn the fingers if there is more than brief contact with these components. i01122596 ## Electrical Storm Injury Prevention SMCS Code: 7000 When lightning is striking in the vicinity of the machine, the operator should never attempt the following procedures: - · Mount the machine. i01932259 - · Dismount the machine. If you are in the operator's station during an electrical storm, stay in the operator's station. If you are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay away from the vicinity of the machine. i00771840 ## Before Starting Engine SMCS Code: 1000; 7000 Start the engine only from the operator compartment. Never short across the starter terminals or across the batteries. Shorting could damage the electrical system by bypassing the engine neutral start system. Inspect the condition of the seat belt and of the mounting hardware. Replace any parts that are worn or damaged. Regardless of appearance, replace the seat belt after three years of use. Do not use a seat belt extension on a retractable seat belt. Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel ca…

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［ ## 1.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION ## 1.4.1 STARTING ## CHECK A "DO NOT OPERATE" TAG Before starting the engine, check display of warning tags. If warning tags are displayed, do not start the engine. The warning tags are used to notify that the machine is in an inoperable condition. Report this situation to a supervisor of the machine and do not start the engine until the warning tags are removed. <!-- image --> ## ONLY THE OPERATOR IS ALLOWED IN THE CAB The operator is the only person that should be on or near the machine and in the cab. Do not allow any other personnel to be present in the cab or on the machine. ## CHECK WORKING SITE AND SET UP BARRICADES To prevent serious injury, death and property damage, before you start the engine and before you move the machine: - · Check that no one is on, under, and around the machine. Make sure that all personnel are clear of the machine and surrounding area. - · Check there are no other machines or obstacles in the area surrounding the machine. - · Set up barricades to prevent unauthorized personnel and / or machines from entering the working site. ## PRE-OPERATION SAFETY CHECK To prevent serious injury or death, before operating: - · Close and lock the doors and windows. The window guard may not prevent flying debris from striking the operator inside the cab. - · Adjust mirrors for maximum visibility around the machine. See "ADJUSTMENT OF MIRRORS" in Chapter 3 for additional information. - · Check the horn and the travel alarm (if equipped) function properly. <!-- image -->

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## Isolation Mounts - Inspect SMCS Code: 5654-040 Illustration 167 <!-- image --> g06249353 - 1. Check the mounts for cracks which exceed 25 mm (1.0 inch). If two or more mounts on a side have cracks which exceed 25 mm (1.0 inch), replace all the mounts on that side of the machine. - 2. Check for broken mounts. If any mounts are completely broken through, replace all the mounts on that side of the machine. - 3. Check for a split in the middle of the mount. If any mounts are split in the middle, replace all the mounts on that side of the machine. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly for further information on removing and installing the isolation mounts. i07476067 ## Neutral Start Switch - Test SMCS Code: 1424-081; 1424-025; 1424-535 <!-- image --> The machine may lurch forward if the neutral start switch is out of adjustment. Be sure the area is clear of all personnel and equipment before performing this test. i07195454 Illustration 168 <!-- image --> - 1. Place the propel lever (1) in the FORWARD position. Illustration 169 <!-- image --> - 2. Hold the engine start switch (2) in the START position. Slowly move the propel lever toward the STOP position. - 3. If the machine moves when the engine starts, the neutral start switch and/or propel cable possibly require adjustment. Do not operate the machine until the repairs have been made. Refer to the service manual for instructions on adjusting the neutral start switch and the propel cable.

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［ ## 1.2.5 FIRE PREVENTION ## FIRE CAUSED BY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES Fuel, oil, electrolyte, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer fluid and other chemicals are flammable. To prevent serious injury or death from possible fire: - · Remove flammables such as leaves, wooden debris, paper waste, etc. from the areas of exhaust manifold, muffler, battery, and undercover, etc. - · Do not smoke or bring other ignition sources near areas where flammables are stored and/or handled. - · Refuel only after stopping the engine. - · Do not leave the machine when refueling or when refilling with oil. - · Try not to spill fuel on heated surfaces or on electrical parts. Clean any spills immediately. - · After refueling or refilling with oil, securely tighten the fuel and the oil caps and clean up any spills immediately. - · Store fuel and oil in designated areas and restrict access to only authorized personnel. - · Remove all flammable materials in the area before performing grinding or welding work. - · Do not weld or perform gas cutting on pipes and tubes which contain combustible liquids. - · Only use nonflammable oils to wash parts. Do not use flammable oils, such as diesel fuel or gasoline, to wash parts. <!-- image --> ## FIRE CAUSED BY THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM Short-circuits in the electrical system may cause fire. - · Check all wiring harness connections are clean and secure. - · Inspect wiring harnesses, connectors, and clamps periodically. Repair, replace, or tighten connectors and clamps if any damage or loose connections are found. ## FIRE CAUSED BY LEAK Check all clamps, guards, protective cushions for the hoses and the tubes are secure. During operation, machine vibration may cause loose hoses or loose tubes to be damaged from contact with other parts and leak high pressure oil or other fluids and result in a fire and serious injury or death. If any issue is found, immediately tighten, repair or replace it. Do not operate machine with damaged or bent hoses or tube…

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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) - (9) Seat belts and anchorages meeting the requirements of 49 CFR part 571 (Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) shall be installed in all motor vehicles. - (10) Trucks with dump bodies shall be equipped with positive means of support, permanently attached, and capable of being locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body while maintenance or inspection work is being done. - (11) Operating levers controlling hoisting or dumping devices on haulage bodies shall be equipped with a latch or other device which will prevent accidental starting or tripping of the mechanism. - (12) Trip handles for tailgates of dump trucks shall be so arranged that, in dumping, the operator will be in the clear. - (13) (i) All rubber-tired motor vehicle equipment manufactured on or after May 1, 1972, shall be equipped with fenders. All rubber-tired motor vehicle equipment manufactured before May 1, 1972, shall be equipped with fenders not later than May 1, 1973. - (ii) Mud flaps may be used in lieu of fenders whenever motor vehicle equipment is not designed for fenders. - (14) All vehicles in use shall be checked at the beginning of each shift to assure that the following parts, equipment, and accessories are in safe operating condition and free of apparent damage that could cause failure while in use: service brakes, including trailer brake connections; parking system (hand brake); emergency stopping system (brakes); tires; horn; steering mechanism; coupling devices; seat belts; operating controls; and safety devices. All defects shall be corrected before the vehicle is placed in service. These requirements also apply to equipment such as lights, reflectors, windshield wipers, defrosters, fire extinguishers, etc., where such equipment is necessary.