Table of Contents
- 1 What steps should you do when parking a forklift?
- 2 What should you do when you park your lift truck?
- 3 What should you do when a forklift begins to turnover?
- 4 When parking or leaving your truck you should?
- 5 What should you do immediately after lifting a load on a forklift?
- 6 Where do you put the forklift when shutting it down?
- 7 How do you stop a hydrostatic forklift?
What steps should you do when parking a forklift?
Parking Safety Rules
- Always try to find a level surface to park on.
- Lower forks, or the forklift attachment, all the way to the ground.
- Put the gear into neutral.
- Make sure the wheels are straight.
- Set the parking brake every time you park the forklift.
- Turn off the engine before dismounting the forklift.
When parking a forklift Which of the following is the first thing that you must do before shutting it down?
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES – YOU MUST: Return your forklift to the proper area. Put the directional lever in neutral. Set the parking brake. Completely lower the forks.
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).
What are the safety rules for parking a lift truck?
Forklift Parking Steps
- Only park a forklift on a hard, level surface.
- Do not park at an incline, unless the forklift’s wheels are blocked.
- Park in an area designated for forklifts.
- Ensure a forklift is parked away from fire equipment, stairways, and aisles and does not block traffic.
- Use the parking brake.
What should you do when a forklift begins to turnover?
If the forklift is tipping over, protect yourself by staying put:
- Stay in your seat and do not attempt to jump off.
- Lean away from the falling direction of the lift.
- Hold onto the steering wheel and make sure you’re stable.
What is the first thing to do before driving a forklift into a trailer?
Before driving your forklift into a trailer, you should chock the trailer wheels, support the nose of the trailer, inspect the dock plate, and check the trailer floor (all of these).
When parking or leaving your truck you should?
When parking or leaving your truck, you should: 1. Park or leave your truck in a safe area away from traffic. 2. Lower the forks until they are flat on the floor.
When should the inspection of the lift truck be performed?
How often does a forklift have to be inspected? OSHA requires that forklift vehicles have to be inspected at least daily, or after each shift when used around the clock. You will find this requirement in the Powered Industrial Truck standard at 1910.178(q)(7).
What should you do immediately after lifting a load on a forklift?
Place the load squarely and straight. Once the load settles, check behind you for pedestrians and other traffic. Then back up slowly. Make sure the forks clear the pallet before turning or lowering the forks.
When is parking or leaving the forklift, what you should do?
One circumstance of it is when parking or leaving the forklift, the operator should do the following as mentioned above. Parking the forklift and leaving it for a period of time in an undesignated area create danger and risk. Always follow the practices above.
Where do you put the forklift when shutting it down?
Park the forklift in a designated area – when work shift ends, park the forklift in a designated location, the company usually assigned a place for this. When shutting down the truck, lower the forks touching the ground and that the parking brake is pressed before leaving. Do not leave the key in the ignition.
What should an operator do before starting a forklift?
The operator should carry out a visual check (“circle” check) before starting the forklift. After completing the visual pre-start check, the operator should do an operational pre-use check.
How do you stop a hydrostatic forklift?
Hydrostatic forklift In another type of truck, such as the hydrostatic forklift, acceleration is done by pushing the pedal down and the more the pedal is depressed, the faster the forklift moves; to put the machine to a halt/stop, the operator releases the accelerator pedal. There is no brake control in a hydrostatic truck.