What does Tag Out indicate in forklift safety?

• A. The forklift is out of service and must not be operated until repaired
• B. The forklift is ready for use
• C. The forklift is in safe condition
• D. The forklift is reserved for maintenance crew only

Answer: (A)

Tag Out is a warning that a forklift is not to be operated because it is being serviced or has a fault. The tag is attached to the controls to show the equipment is out of service and must not be operated until repairs are made and it has been inspected and cleared by an authorized person. This helps prevent accidental starting or movement while maintenance or fault conditions are being addressed. It isn’t a signal that the forklift is ready for use, nor that it’s automatically in a safe condition, and it isn’t simply reserved for maintenance crew—the message is clearly “do not operate until it’s repaired and verified safe.”