In  addition  to  gear  for  general  use,  some specialized  portable  gear  has  been  developed  for unique handling problems on specific ships or classes of ships. It is used for both conventional ammunition and  nuclear  weapons  depending  on  design  and application.  You  will  need  to  refer  to  operating procedures,  handling  and  stowage  manuals,  or  ship class  drawings  for  identification  and  use  of  this specialized gear. Equipment that is used frequently for lifting and transferring  weapons  from  one  location  to  another includes  hoists,  elevators,  traveling  cranes,  floating cranes, forklifts, and hand trucks. HANDLING OPERATIONS The task of ammunition and explosives handling is, by nature, hazardous. Accidents occurring during these operations may kill or injure personnel, destroy essential  supplies,  damage  valuable  equipment  and property, and reduce the speed and efficiency of the handling operation. Most accidents do not just happen. They are caused by carelessness or unfamiliarity with the use and limitations of handling equipment as well as  laxness  or  failure  to  observe  safety  precautions, orders, and regulations pertaining to the handling and storage  of  ammunition  and  explosives.  Accidents caused  by  misuse  of  handling  equipment  can  be 5-9 REAR BUMPER WHEEL POCKET (4) SLING LIFTING EYE FAIRLEAD DOLLY GUIDE RAIL BRACE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY NOSE GUARD BUMPER GUARD FORKLIFT GUIDE FRAMES (2) MISSILE GUARD BRAKE HANDLE MASTER CYLINDER WHEEL LOCK PIN CASTERS (4) FCf05002 Figure 5-2.—Missile transfer dolly. HANDLE GRIP REVERSIBLE RATCHET WRENCH MOUNTING PIN LIFT ARM ANGLE LIFT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY JACK SUPPORT BRACKET CROSSBEAM BRAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY (2) CHAIN HOUSING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY FCf05003 Figure 5-3.—Mk 45 hand lift truck. MK 45 HANDLIFT TRUCK WITH MK 26 HANDLIFT TRUCK ADAPTER MK 372 CONTAINER FCf05004 Figure 5-4.—Handling a canister with Mk 45 hand lift trucks.