Parking safety

A forklift operator who was pinned against a dumpster after the forklift slipped into drive during a dump operation suffered a severe injury, which could have been prevented if he had set the parking brake before he dismounted the lift.

Every time forklift operators leave a forklift unattended, they must secure it:

* Park in an approved location
* Set the brakes
* Lower the forks to the floor
* Neutralize the controls
* Turn off the motor switch
* Disconnect the batter or go through the propane shut down procedure
* Always park on a level surface
* Don’t block emergency exits or equipment
* Park away from other hazards