Report this forum post

Can anyone help with this interpretation?
OSHA 1910.178 (m) (5) (i) requires that when you leave a lift truck unattended that controls shall be neutralized and power shall be shut off. For some reason one of my sites has interpreted this to mean (with help from an OSHA inspector) that you must unplug the battery (on electric lift trucks).
Is it not sufficient enough to just simply turn the key to the off position?
  • Posted 15 Dec 2006 01:01
  • By chris_z
  • joined 5 Jan'06 - 11 messages
  • Ohio, United States

This is ONLY to be used to report flooding, spam, advertising and problematic (harassing, abusive or crude) posts.

Indicates mandatory field

PREMIUM business

VETTER Forks, Inc.
The world's most comprehensive product range as well as the most intelligent sensor fork for more safety and efficiency.
Movers & Shakers
Jeannette Walker Jeannette Walker
CEO, MHEDA
President, European Rental Association (ERA)
Chief marketing officer, JLT Mobile Computers
Chief executive officer, East Penn Manufacturing
Upcoming industry events …
October 6-9, 2025 - Detroit, MI, United States
October 6-9, 2025 - Detroit, MI, United States
November 14, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
Latest job alerts …
Saratoga, United States
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Columbia, SC, United States
East Syracuse, United States
Fact of the week
The use of "hello" as a telephone greeting is attributed to Thomas Edison. He is said to have suggested it as a simpler alternative to other greetings, such as "Do I get you?" or "Are you there?".