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April 2013. CNG Competitor Analysis. Overview. +PPE +Remember +Unloading donkey from trailer +Using donkey +Loading donkey onto trailer +Post trip. PPE.
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April 2013 CNG Competitor Analysis
Overview +PPE +Remember +Unloading donkey from trailer +Using donkey +Loading donkey onto trailer +Post trip
PPE In addition to your uniform (if provided), Ruan requires the following six items to be worn by all flatbed drivers anytime you are on duty and not driving: • Hard hat • Long pants • Safety vest or approved hi-visibility shirt • Safety-toe boots with internal metatarsal protection • Gloves • Safety glasses • Also - Any Customer Specific Additional Requirements – e.g. Hearing Protection
REMEMBER – Securement Guidelines – The Ruan Way • Minimum of two forms of securement per item • 2 forms in front / 2 in back / 1 every 10 feet – regardless of bulkhead • Enough chains / straps to account for 100 percent of the load’s weight • If a securement device is missing the stamp or tag, it is OOS • Bungees are not cargo securement devices – only tarp tie downs • Ruan equipment load limits: • 4 inch strap – 5000 • 2 inch strap – 3000 • 3/8 chain – 6000 • 5/16 chain- 4500
Pre Trip Follow the operators daily check list, look for damage on the following items: The unit Power cord Tires Forks Control arms Be sure to document any damage to the unit and do not proceed if it is unsafe Damage to the power cord will result in no lighting to the unit during travel
Un-mounting Forklift • Disengage pigtail from donkey • Remove chains or trailer binders • Flip the safety locks to the open position • Lower forks (this will raise the wheels off of the wheel bases) • Extend forks (this will move the forklift away from the trailer) • Raise the forks (this will lower the forklift to the ground • Back slowly away from the trailer until forks clear the trailer
Picking up a load • Square up to the center of the load • Lower stabilizer • Stop with the tip of the forks approximately one foot from the load • Level forks and move forward slowly until the load touches the carriage • Lift the load slowly and smoothly until it clears the trailer • Tilt the mast back to stabilize the load • Back slowly looking over both shoulders to clear surroundings • Raise stabilizer • Once clear of trailer lower load to travel height Always be sure to clear the area around your unit before unloading
Traveling • Maintain a safe speed • Watch for warning signs, load limits, and over head clearances • Keep arms and legs inside forklift • Slow down before cornering • Travel with load facing uphill on ramp or incline • Stop smoothly • Always sound horn before cornering, or in a congested area
Mounting to a Truck • Raise forks until they match up with trailer • Extend forks • Drive slowly into fork pockets • Tilt mast back fully (rear wheels will be off the ground) • Retract forks to pull unit into the trailer • Raise forks to lower wheels onto pads • Attach chains or binders • Tighten by tilting mast forward • Connect power cord for lights
Always Put Safety First • Be sure to use 3 POC when climbing onto equipment • Remember to wear your seatbelt at all times
April 2013 CNG Competitor Analysis