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30 CFR §56.16016

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Fork and other similar types of lift trucks shall be operated with the—
  1. (a)Upright tilted back to steady and secure the load;
  2. (b)Load in the upgrade position when ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent;
  3. (c)Load not raised or lowered enroute except for minor adjustments; and
  4. (d)Load-engaging device downgrade when traveling unloaded on all grades.