
March 9, 2026
Self-Propelled Units in the Plant
In industries such as ours, mobile self-propelled units such as automobiles, forklifts, tanker trucks, trucks, etc., represent risks if they are not operated responsibly.
A moment of negligence can cause serious emergencies for workers, facilities, and the environment, such as:
- Impact with pipes or containers, causing leaks or fires.
- Interaction between vehicles and personnel (collisions or run-overs) in confined areas or roadways.
- Accidents related to the lack of inspection of brakes, lights, alarms, etc.
For the above reasons, it is important that everyone working in the plant take preventive actions, such as:
- Respect the maximum speed limit of 20 km/h for automobiles entering the plant.
- Turn on hazard lights when entering or leaving the facilities to alert pedestrians and other vehicles.
- If we operate any vehicle, perform the daily inspection before using it.
- Maintain a safe distance from forklifts and trucks, remembering that their visibility is limited.
- Drive only on designated routes and never enter pedestrian areas.

Safety related to the use of self-propelled vehicles does not depend solely on the operator; it depends on everyone.


