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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(E): Steel Building Load Out Area: Employees are exposed to struck by / crushing injuries while operating the Raymond Forklift(s) within the vicinity of the SpaceRak storage racks, due to the forklift body being able to pass beneath the storage rack lower shelf. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement are: 1. Where possible modify the shelving system. Adjust the shelf heights so the forklift body below the operator's compartment will strike the rack, preventing under-ride from occurring. Adjust shelf heights so the forklift's overhead guard will strike the rack, preventing under-ride from occurring. 2. Install a barrier, even with the outer edge of the storage rack (such as a curb or floor level shelf), so the forklift bottom will strike the curb or shelf , preventing an under-ride from occurring. 3. Purchase, where appropriate, standup forklifts that have corner posts, extended backrests, rear post guards, or other features to prevent an under-ride from occurring. (Specific guards or other means that enhance safe operations would be determined through cooperation between the user and manufacturer (see ANSI /ITSDF B56.1-2005, para.4.5.3, 7.30, and 7.36).) 4. Contact the manufacturer to discuss installing rear post guards or other equivalent protections that address the under-ride hazard on existing standup forklifts. Note that modifications and additions which affect safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without the manufacturer's prior written approval. 29 CFR 1910.178 (a)(4).)