National Cart SCS-2449 SIDEWALK CHALKBOARD DISPLY - Manual (Page 2)

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Revision Date: Mar. 2013
DO avoid operating products on uneven
surfaces.
DON’T overload the cart beyond its capacity or
use for something other than what it is intended.
DO use the appropriate personal protective
equipment for the task (gloves, safety glasses,
proper footwear etc.)
DON’T ride on or in products
DO avoid operating products on uneven sur-
faces
DO place loads onto products from the bottom
up and always put the heaviest loads on the
bottom first
DON’T leave products unattended and always
store in a proper location that prevents the item
from becoming a trip hazard
DON’T overload products or exceed weight
limits
DON’T push or pull carts from their wide sides
DO use handles to push, pull, or navigate prod-
ucts. It can be unsafe to push/pull on other
parts of the cart; or to push/pull on the material
loaded on the cart.
DON’T put fingers or other body parts through
openings in products while pushing or pulling on
them
DO stabilize loads on products and always load
to achieve the lowest possible center of gravity
DON’T start or stop abruptly when moving
products
DON’T move product with pallet jacks or fork lift
trucks unless the product is specifically intended
to do so
DO avoid tall loads that could cause overturning
DON’T use products for horseplay or riding
DON’T tow products unless specifically
designed to do so
DO keep products in your control at all times
DO take special precaution when moving loaded
carts across transitions in the floor such as door
thresholds, ramps, dock plates, etc. as loads
may shift or become unstable.
DON’T push and allow products to move on
their own. Products left outside should be
secured in order to keep them in place.
DO be aware that products that nest or fold for
storage may have a different center of gravity;
take care when handling.
DON’T slide carts sideways. This can damage
the casters and/or the frame so that the item will
have to be removed from service.
DON’T modify a product in any way
DO use caution when operating a product
around hazards (curbs, thresholds, etc.)
DO keep hands and loose clothing or hair clear
from hinges, pinch points and moving parts
DON’T allow products to impact against each
other or any other kind of obstruction
Moving Parts Safe Use
Guidelines
The product(s) that you have may or may not
have moving parts that are incorporated into
their design. Some or all of the following guide-
lines may be applicable to your specific situa-
tion.
Make sure all removable features (handles,
shelves, legs etc.) are properly secured before
operating
Beware of pinch points and keep all body parts,
clothing or other objects clear from these areas,
including wheels.
Wheels can present rolling pinch points that are
out of view underneath the cart
Promoting Safe Use in the
Store
The safe use and operation of rolling stock items
should be a high priority of operation wide safety
practices. Associates need to be trained
about the potential dangers caused by not
following warning labels and recommenda-
tions.