Table of Contents
- 1 How should you park a forklift?
- 2 What should you do when you park your lift truck?
- 3 When should a forklift operator tilt the load back on the mast?
- 4 Can you leave Forks up on forklift?
- 5 What should the fork position be on a forklift?
- 6 What should you do when leaving a forklift?
- 7 Do you tilt your fork back when carrying a load?
How should you park a forklift?
Where to Park a Forklift. A forklift should always be parked away from traffic. The lift should not block any walkways or pathways or obstruct any entrances or exits.
What should you do when you park your lift truck?
How should you shutdown the forklift truck?
- Park in an approved location.
- Set the brakes.
- Lower the forks or load to the floor.
- Neutralize the controls.
- Turn off the motor switch or turn off controls and remove the key.
- Shut off the fuel supply (e.g., disconnect battery or go through propane shut-down procedures).
When parking a lift truck the forks should be raised off the ground?
A properly trained operator will carry his forks or load 4-6 inches off the ground. This position is high enough to reduce contact with dock plates, expansion joints in concrete, uneven areas, slight slopes, inclines and debris on operating surfaces.
When should a forklift operator tilt the load back on the mast?
The mast must be carefully tilted backward to stabilize the load. Ensure the load is secured before moving. Slowly move the truck to 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) away from the stack.
Can you leave Forks up on forklift?
Never leave the forklift in walkways, in front of fireboxes, in front of emergency areas and eyewash stations. You will never know when accidents will happen and these facilities should be clear from any obstruction. Lower the forks to the floor when parking the forklift.
Can you drive forklift forward?
Never travel on a forklift with the load tilted forward. This increases the load distance and destabilizes the load.
What should the fork position be on a forklift?
Forks: Tilting Per OSHA regulations, always tilt forks back when carrying a load. While different loads require unique angles, a slight tilt is all that is needed on most lift trucks to help retain loads when a fast stop is required. Unstable, round, liquid or loose stacked loads may require higher degrees of tilt back.
What should you do when leaving a forklift?
Never leave the forklift in walkways, in front of fireboxes, in front of emergency areas and eyewash stations. You will never know when accident will happen and these facilities should be clear from any obstruction. Lower the forks to the floor when parking the forklift. Make sure that the forks touch the ground when you are leaving.
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.
Do you tilt your fork back when carrying a load?
Per OSHA regulations, always tilt forks back when carrying a load. While different loads require unique angles, a slight tilt is all that is needed on most lift trucks to help retain loads when a fast stop is required. Unstable, round, liquid or loose stacked loads may require higher degrees of tilt back. Forks on the ground are a trip hazard.