What should you do in a tip-over situation?

What should you do in a tip-over situation?

• A. Jump from the forklift to escape
• B. Turn off the engine and jump out
• C. Do not jump; remain in the seat with seat belt fastened if possible; try to lower the load and slowly ease to a stop; evacuate to a safe side when the forklift has settled
• D. Speed away from the area

Answer: (C)

In a tip-over, the priority is to minimize injury by staying with the forklift and keeping control where you can. The safest course is to remain seated and fasten the seat belt if possible, lower the load to help bring the center of gravity down, and slowly ease the forklift to a stop. Once the machine has settled, evacuate to a safe side away from the vehicle. Jumping out during the tip or trying to speed away can put you in the path of the rolling machine or trap you under it, which is far more dangerous.

In a tip-over, the priority is to minimize injury by staying with the forklift and keeping control where you can. The safest course is to remain seated and fasten the seat belt if possible, lower the load to help bring the center of gravity down, and slowly ease the forklift to a stop. Once the machine has settled, evacuate to a safe side away from the vehicle. Jumping out during the tip or trying to speed away can put you in the path of the rolling machine or trap you under it, which is far more dangerous.