Forklift Safety Precautions and Best Practices
- Inspect forklifts before each use for proper condition of brakes, horns, steering, forks and tires.
- Make sure powered industrial trucks (forklifts) meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.
- Make sure battery charging is conducted in areas specifically designated for that purpose.
- Material handling equipment is provided for handling batteries, including conveyors, overhead hoists or equivalent devices.
- Reinstall and properly position, and secure batteries in the forklift.
- Do not permit smoking in the battery charging areas.
- Prevent open flames, sparks or electric arcs in battery charging areas.
- When leaving a forklift unattended, fully lower the load and forks, place controls in neutral position, turn the power off and set the brakes.
Lower forks when leaving a forklift unattended.
- Provide training as necessary when an operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck.
- Make sure there is sufficient headroom for the forklift and operator under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc.
- Ensure overhead guards are in place to protect the operator against falling objects.
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7-6. Which action is required when leaving a forklift unattended?
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