Which practice helps prevent tip-overs when parked?

Which practice helps prevent tip-overs when parked?

• A. Leave forks in the raised position.
• B. Turn off engine but leave key in.
• C. Lower forks to the ground; engage parking brake; remove key.
• D. Park on a slope.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is to stabilize the forklift so it can’t tip or move when it’s parked. Lowering the forks to the ground lowers the load center and reduces the chance of the machine tipping if something bumps it or if there’s a small shift in weight. Engaging the parking brake keeps the wheels from rolling, which is especially important on slopes or uneven surfaces. Removing the key prevents someone from restarting or driving the forklift, adding a final safety layer to stop any unintended movement. Leaving forks up, or parking on a slope, or merely turning off the engine while leaving the key in all create opportunities for movement or a higher risk of tipping, so the combination of lowering the forks, setting the brake, and removing the key best prevents tip-overs when parked.

The key idea is to stabilize the forklift so it can’t tip or move when it’s parked. Lowering the forks to the ground lowers the load center and reduces the chance of the machine tipping if something bumps it or if there’s a small shift in weight. Engaging the parking brake keeps the wheels from rolling, which is especially important on slopes or uneven surfaces. Removing the key prevents someone from restarting or driving the forklift, adding a final safety layer to stop any unintended movement. Leaving forks up, or parking on a slope, or merely turning off the engine while leaving the key in all create opportunities for movement or a higher risk of tipping, so the combination of lowering the forks, setting the brake, and removing the key best prevents tip-overs when parked.