30 CFR Part 56Public Domain
§ 56.16016 — Lift trucks
Subpart O — Materials Storage and Handling
Fork and other similar types of lift trucks shall be operated with the—
(a)Upright tilted back to steady and secure the load;
(b)Load in the upgrade position when ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent;
(c)Load not raised or lowered enroute except for minor adjustments; and
(d)Load-engaging device downgrade when traveling unloaded on all grades.
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