Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-3930-243-140017

TM 55-3930-243-14

CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

WARNING

31. General

Proper ventilation must be provided during

General safety considerations and precautions for

loading and unloading operations if forklift

movement are as follows:

engine is operated. Prolonged inhalation of

a. Check each forklift to insure that all loose

exhaust fumes will produce adverse effects

items are appropriately secured.

that could prove fatal.

b. When backing a forklift, insure that no per-

sonnel or obstacles are behind it.

32. Specific Safety Requirements

Pertinent safety requirements by individual modes

WARNING

of transport can be found, where applicable, in the

Fire extinguishers must be readily available

appropriate chapters.

during all loading and unloading operations.