Operating Procedures
When are Lift Truck Inspections conducted
Prior to each use
A Propane needs to be __ % full to allow for __ % room for expansion.
80% Full, for 20% room for expansion.
How long is a Yellow Probationary license valid for?
30 Days
What is "N" in STOP & THINK?
What is the exception to standing on or underneath an attachment?
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS
How many inches off the ground does an attachment need to be raised to at all times?
4 to 8 inches
(6 inches)
Eye wash stations need to be located within ___ feet of battery stations.
25 Feet
__ Points of Contact
3 Points of Contact
What is "K" in STOP & THINK?
Keep others safe
How do you know the rating capacity of your PIT
By reading and understanding the Data Plate
Over Tilting puts PIT operators at risk for ____________ Tip-overs.
Sideway
What does a bleed valve do?
Allows a propane tank to leak gas when it is 80% full to allow room for expansion.
This needs to be displayed and visible at all times.
PIT License
What is "T" in STOP & THINK?
Train yourself to look for the hazard
The stability of a PIT is based on the shape of ______
A Triangle
(Stability Triangle)
What scenarios require PIT operators to drive in reverse?
1. Driving down a ramp.
2. When a load obstructs your vision on a PIT.
Who is required to accompany you when changing a battery?
Spotter
What are the 3 PPE requirements for LTOs?
Eye Protection, Steel-Toe Boots, Vest (or Green/Orange Shirt)
What is "H" in STOP & THINK?
Hone your understanding of the job
Sharp turning of a PIT creates rapid ____________, which can easily cause instability and excessive movement.
Tail Swing
Being out of the line of sight or further than 25 feet away from your PIT
Requires operators to turn off and remove their key.
What are the 5 PPE requirements for changing or filling a propane/battery?
Apron, Eye Protection, Face Shield, Gloves, Steel-Toe Boots/ caps
On average, how many PIT-related injuries are there a year in the U.S.?
Injuries - 90,000
Nonserious - 60,000
Serious - 30,000
Deaths - 100
What is "I" in STOP & THINK?
Identify potential hazards
The stability of a PIT is based on the location of its _____________
Center of Gravity