Wash. Admin. Code § 296-863-40010 - Operate PITs safely

(1) You must operate PITs according to the manufacturer's instructions.

(2) You must make sure PIT operators do all of the following:

(a) Obey all traffic regulations, including authorized workplace speed limits;

(b) Yield the r ight of way to ambulances, fire t ruck s, and other vehicles in emergency situations;

(c) Keep a safe distance of approximately three truck lengths from the PIT ahead;

(d) Look in the direction they are going and keep a clear view of their path of travel;

(e) Slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed;

(f) Do not pass other PITs traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous locations;

(g) Keep a safe distance from the edge of ramps or platforms while on any of the following:

(i) Elevated docks;

(ii) Elevated platforms;

(iii) Freight cars.

(3) You must make sure operators keep PITs under control at all times, including doing all of the following:

(a) Drive at a speed that allows the PIT to be stopped safely;

(b) Drive more slowly on wet or slippery floors;

(c) Reduce speed to a safe level while turning;

(d) Avoid driving over loose objects.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-863-40010

Amended by WSR 17-18-075, Filed 9/5/2017, effective 10/6/2017

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 04-19-051, § 296-863-40010, filed 9/14/04, effective 2/1/05.