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Material Safety
Operational Safety
Operator Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Miscellaneous
100
What is the only acceptable way to lift a human?
Only in a secure fastened cage.
100
What is the center of the forklift or the safety triangle?
The area of the forklift which is most stable.
100
Who is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift?.
The operator.
100
Who has the right of way?
Pedestrians.
100
What should be done by the operator each day before driving?
The daily checklist.
200
How should you drive if the load is blocking your view?
Drive backwards.
200

Where can the load capacity be found on a forklift?

On the load capacity plate/chart

200
What should you do if the forklift starts to tip over?
Don't jump, stay in your seat, grip the wheel securely and brace yourself with your feet.
200
When can passengers ride on the forklift?
Never
200
When are inspections or checklists to be done?
At the beginning of each shift.
300

What is the maximum ride height for the forks when you a transporting a load?

Maximum 8 inches from the floor inside or low as possible outside on unlevel ground

300
What are the 3 major parts of the forklift?
The body (truck), overhead guard and the hydraulic lift.
300
What is the procedure if something fails during the safety check?
Attach an "Out Of Service" tag and notify your supervisor.
300
What should you do when pedestrians are near your forklift?
Establish eye contact.
300
What should you do to verify the load capacity?
Lift the load one or two inches and turn wheels.
400
What should you do when traveling up a ramp with a load?
Drive Forward, the operator will always transport the load on the upside of the grade.
400
What does the inching pedal allow you to do?
Disengage the clutch and rev up the motor to gain lift power.
400

What should you do if the forks are bent and not aligned

Tag the forklift and take out of service until it can be replaced

400
What do you do if a distracted pedestrian is not aware you are nearby with forklift.
Sound your horn?
400
What is a safe operating speed?
No faster than a brisk walk.
500
What are at least 3 material hazards?
Cannot be stacked, stacked too high, bulky, blocks vision and unevenly distributed.
500
What is the name for the center of gravity for the forklift?
The Fulcrum.
500
What are at least 2 things you should do before loading or unloading a truck?
Inspect the floor of the trailer to insure that it will support the forklift and the load, chock the wheels of the trailer, make sure that dock plates, boards and ramps are in place and secure.
500

If your foreman says its ok, you can take the lift to the store for a beer run.

Untrue/ False

500

Who are the best apprenticeship instructors?

Rosey Bernard and Kevin Lim