What is the correct parking procedure at the end of a shift?

What is the correct parking procedure at the end of a shift?

• A. Park with forks raised high and engine running.
• B. Turn off engine and remove key, with forks in mid-height.
• C. Bring forks to a low position and fully lowered; set parking brake, neutral gear, turn off, remove key, place in safe area, lock out.
• D. Park anywhere and rely on others to monitor hazards.

Answer: (C)

The essential idea is to secure the forklift so it can’t move and won’t injure anyone after the shift. The best procedure is to bring the forks down to the ground and fully lowered, then engage the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral, turn off the engine, remove the key, and place the forklift in a designated safe area, using lockout/tagout if maintenance is possible. Lowering the forks reduces the risk of striking people or objects and keeps the load from causing a pinch or collision. Engaging the parking brake holds the machine in place, while neutral clears the drive system. Turning off the engine cuts power to hydraulic and drive systems, and removing the key prevents starting up again. Parking in a safe area away from traffic minimizes exposure to others, and lockout/tagout provides an extra safeguard during maintenance. Leaving forks elevated or the engine running creates movement or drop hazards, and parking in an uncontrolled location invites collisions or interference with others.

The essential idea is to secure the forklift so it can’t move and won’t injure anyone after the shift. The best procedure is to bring the forks down to the ground and fully lowered, then engage the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral, turn off the engine, remove the key, and place the forklift in a designated safe area, using lockout/tagout if maintenance is possible. Lowering the forks reduces the risk of striking people or objects and keeps the load from causing a pinch or collision. Engaging the parking brake holds the machine in place, while neutral clears the drive system. Turning off the engine cuts power to hydraulic and drive systems, and removing the key prevents starting up again. Parking in a safe area away from traffic minimizes exposure to others, and lockout/tagout provides an extra safeguard during maintenance. Leaving forks elevated or the engine running creates movement or drop hazards, and parking in an uncontrolled location invites collisions or interference with others.