What steps should be taken if a dashboard indicator shows a problem?

• A. Do not operate; stop safely, investigate the warning, and report to maintenance; tag out if necessary.
• B. Continue operating and monitor for changes.
• C. Ignore the warning and proceed.
• D. Reset the warning and operate.

Answer: (A)

Safety-first: a dashboard warning means the forklift may be unsafe to operate. Stop safely, prevent any movement, and secure the unit. Then investigate the warning code or message, report it to maintenance, and tag out if the policy requires it to keep others from using the equipment.

This approach works because warnings indicate a fault or unsafe condition that could worsen if ignored. By stopping and having qualified personnel inspect and repair, you reduce the risk of injury, equipment damage, or an accident. Resetting or ignoring the alert won’t fix the underlying problem and can violate safety rules.