It is industry standard that when the truck is unattended, the key must be removed.

Also, each and every safety film says the same as well. And, according to CSA B335-04, 4.9.11, shutdown procedures, the engine shall be stopped or the controls shall be turned off and the KEY removed. 4.9.12.2, when an operator is required to leave the operator's position for such purposes, the operator shall.......(c) return the key to the OFF position, and (d) remain in the immediate vicinity (usually within one truck length) and in full view of the lift truck and its load.

Since the provincial governments follow and enforce the CSA guidelines, then it is mandatory that this practice is in effect.

And some other researchers on this site can probably find the same in the OSHA requirements. I do not believe that the Canadian Government is the first and foremost experts in this area. lol

Therefore duodel, I suggest you give up your day job and start selling those keys. lol lol lol

Danny

Forklift Training Consultant