Questions: You're driving a sit-down counterbalance forklift, and it starts to tip sideways. What should you do? Lean toward the point of impact Turn the steering wheel away from the point of impact Jump out quickly Start lowering your load if it's raised Remain in the forklift

You're driving a sit-down counterbalance forklift, and it starts to tip sideways. What should you do?
Lean toward the point of impact
Turn the steering wheel away from the point of impact
Jump out quickly
Start lowering your load if it's raised
Remain in the forklift
Transcript text: You're driving a sit-down counterbalance forklift, and it starts to tip sideways. What should you do? Lean toward the point of impact Turn the steering wheel away from the point of impact Jump out quickly Start lowering your load if it's raised Remain in the forklift
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The answer is the last one: Remain in the forklift.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Lean toward the point of impact: This is incorrect. Leaning toward the point of impact can increase the risk of injury as it may cause you to be thrown from the forklift or crushed.

  2. Turn the steering wheel away from the point of impact: This is incorrect. Turning the steering wheel may not prevent the forklift from tipping and could potentially worsen the situation.

  3. Jump out quickly: This is incorrect. Jumping out of a tipping forklift is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injury or death. The safest place is to remain inside the protective cage of the forklift.

  4. Start lowering your load if it's raised: This is incorrect. While lowering the load might seem like a good idea, it is not advisable to take any actions that could destabilize the forklift further during a tipping incident.

  5. Remain in the forklift: This is correct. The safest action is to stay in the forklift, brace yourself, and lean away from the direction of the tip. This helps to keep you within the protective structure of the forklift, reducing the risk of being crushed.

In summary, if a sit-down counterbalance forklift starts to tip sideways, the safest action is to remain in the forklift and brace yourself.

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