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Under what circumstances may an operator leave the control position of a forklift with the engine running?

Operators can leave the control position if the engine is running, provided the forklift is neutralized, the parking brake is set, and the forks are fully lower

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Question: Under what circumstances may an operator leave the control position of a forklift with the engine running?

Answer options: ✅ Only if the parking brake is set, and the forks are fully lowered to the ground.

  • When the operator is only briefly stepping away, e.g., to open a door.
  • It is never permitted.
  • Only if the forklift is equipped with an automatic shut-off system.

Correct answer: Only if the parking brake is set, and the forks are fully lowered to the ground.

Explanation: Operators can leave the control position if the engine is running, provided the forklift is neutralized, the parking brake is set, and the forks are fully lowered to the ground, and the operator remains within five feet of the truck and within line of sight. Any other scenario makes it 'unattended'.

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