ASME B56.1:2004 pdf free download

ASME B56.1:2004 pdf free download.Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks.
(3) braking or accelerating sharply while turning
(4) excessive tilt or off—center positioning of the
(5) traveling on an uneven surface
(6) traveling at excessive speed
(7) turning on an incline or ramp
(c) Tipping forward can occur and its likelihood is increased under the following conditions, or combination of them
(1) overloading
(2) traveling with the load tilted or reached forward and/or elevated
(3) hard braking while traveling forward
(4) sudden acceleration while traveling in reverse
(5) driving with the load down slope on a steep incline or ramp
(6) hitting overhead obstacles or collisions with other objects
(d) A dock type tipover can occur if a truck is steered over the edge, or driven off a dock or ramp. They can also occur if a highway truck or trailer rolls away from the dock or is driven away during loading or unloading.
(e) These trucks are designed with open operator compartments to permit easy ingress and egress. Although there is no sure way in all circumstances to avoid injur where possible, in the event of an imminent tipover or off the dock accident, the operator should step off and away from the truck. These actions are intended to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
(f) For nontipover accidents such as an imminent collision with other objects in the work environment, the operator should utilize the protection provided by the compartment by staying within its confines.
(g) Where the environment presents a severe hazard, or there are unusual operating conditions, the user may find it beneficial to establish different, or additional precautions and special operating instructions appropriate for those conditions.
5.4 Loading
5.4.1 Handle only stable or safely arranged loads.
(a) When handling off-center loads that cannot be centered, operate with extra caution.
(b) Handle only loads within the capacity of the truck.
(c) Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish truck capacity with extra caution. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
(d) Handle loads only with the load engaging means and do not transport loads or miscellaneous items within the operator’s compartment or other areas of the truck, unless a secure area has been provided and designated by the user.
5.4.2 When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating.. positioning. and transporting the load. Operate trucks equipped with attachments as partially loaded trucks when not handling a load.
5.4.3 Completely engage the load with the load- engaging means. Fork length should be at least two- thirds of load length. Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to stabilize the load. Caution should be used in tilting backward with high or segmented loads (see paras. 5.2.17 and 5.2.18).
5.4.4 Usc extreme care when tilting load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Do not tilt forward with load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit a load over a rack or stack. When stacking or tiering, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load.