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How do you safely park and shut down a forklift?
How to Shut Down a Forklift Properly?
- Only park the forklift in a designated area in such a way that the equipment doesn’t block other vehicles and pedestrians in the workplace.
- Put the direction control lever in the neutral position as if you’re driving a car.
Do you put a forklift in neutral?
Put the forklift in neutral, set the parking brake, and inspect the load to make sure it is centered over the forks and balanced. Lift the load by pulling the leftmost lever toward you. Keep the load low to the ground to keep the forklift’s center of gravity low.
What step should you do every time you park a forklift?
Set the parking brake every time you park the forklift. Make sure you test the parking brake at the beginning of your shift when you do the forklift inspection. While in the driver’s seat, set the parking brake and then put the gear into forward or reverse and step on the accelerator slightly.
When leaving a forklift parked the forks should be?
Lower the forks to the floor when parking the forklift. Make sure that the forks touch the ground when you are leaving. Apply the parking brake when it is the idle position. All operational controls of the truck must be in the neutral position before the driver alight the forklift compartment.
Why do forklifts have 3 pedals?
To begin with, every forklift comes equipped with an accelerator and a brake pedal. That third pedal is called an Inching Brake. Its function is twofold. It initially acts as a brake and secondly disengages the transmission, allowing the engine speed to increase or decrease without affecting the drive of the forklift.
Should you do every time you park a forklift?
Set the parking brake every time you park the forklift. The parking brake should hold the forklift in place. Turn off the engine before dismounting the forklift. Even if the forklift slips into forward or reverse gear, it will not start driving when the engine is off.
Can a forklift be left running unattended?
According to OSHA, a forklift is considered unattended when its operator is 25 feet or more away from it and it remains in the operator’s view or when he leaves the truck and it is now in his view.
What do you need to know about parking a forklift?
Lower the forks to the floor when parking the forklift. Make sure that the forks touch the ground when you are leaving. Apply the park brake when it is idle position. All operational controls of the truck must be in the neutral position before the driver alight the forklift compartment.
What’s the best way to position a forklift?
To achieve a safe “parked” fork position, an operator lowers the forks completely with the mast vertical. The mast is then tilted slightly forward until the fork tips touch the floor, preventing a pedestrian’s hook fall. Help limit the damage that can occur at your warehouse.
Is it OK to Park a forklift in a fire lane?
Under no circumstances should you park near a fire lane (this is prohibited), and you don’t want to park on walkways or near stairways. Make sure that there is plenty of space for entry and exit and that the forklift is not creating a safety hazard. After you’ve turned off the forklift, remember to remove the keys and set the emergency brake.
When is a forklift parked in an undesignated area?
An unattended forklift parked in the undesignated area create a dangerous situation to pedestrian and to other trucks as well working in the same area. According to OSHA a forklift is considered unattended when its operator is 25 feet or more away from it and it remains in operator’s view or when he leaves the truck and it is now in his view.