University Library
BOOK TRUCK SAFETY
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This presentation was compiled by the University of Texas at El Paso Library Safety Committee, after an extensive research effort on book truck safety. The committee agreed on the need to compile a presentation since there was no other information available. July 18, 2001 Safety Committee members: Sebastian Diaz, Chair Anne Allis Ma. Estela Reyes Rosemary Garcia Ma. Teresa Torres Harvey Castellano Florence Van Haselen Roland Padilla
DO NOT DOUBLE STACK TRUCKS
DO NOT PLACE BOOKS ON TOP OF EACH OTHER
DO NOT LOAD ON ONE SIDE
DO LOAD ON CENTER
DO FILL EACH LEVEL FULLY
Always load book truck starting with the bottom shelf first
PROPER BOOK TRUCK HANDLING TECHNIQUES
PUSH FROM ONE END
DO NOT PUSH FROM THE SIDES
DO NOT PULL TRUCKS
DO NOT HANDLE TWO TRUCKS AT ONE TIME
DO NOT CLIMB OR SIT ON BOOK TRUCKS
ALWAYS BE ALERT OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
DO NOT TAKE BOOK TRUCKS DOWN A RAMP ALONE
DO NOT LEAVE BOOK TRUCKS UNATTENDED
BE CAREFUL WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING ELEVATORS
DO NOT TRY TO STOP A FALLING TRUCK
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS email: circ@libr.utep.edu
Email: sdiaz@LIBR.UTEP.EDU
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