Material Safety
What is the only acceptable way to lift a human?
Only in a secure fastened cage.
What is the area of the forklift which is most stable.
The Center of the Forklift Triangle.
Who is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift?.
The operator.
Who has the right of way?
Pedestrians.
What should be done by the operator each day before driving?
The daily checklist.
How should you drive if the load is blocking your view?
Drive backwards.
Where can the load capacity be found on a forklift?
On the load capacity plate/chart
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.
When can passengers ride on the forklift?
Never
When are inspections or checklists to be done?
At the beginning of each shift.
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
What are the 3 major parts of the forklift?
The body (truck), overhead guard and the hydraulic lift.
What is the procedure if something fails during the safety check?
Attach an "Out Of Service" tag and notify your supervisor.
What should you do when pedestrians are near your forklift?
Establish eye contact.
What should you do to verify the load capacity?
Lift the load one or two inches and turn wheels.
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.
What does the inching pedal allow you to do?
Disengage the clutch and rev up the motor to gain lift power.
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
What do you do if a distracted pedestrian is not aware you are nearby with forklift.
Sound your horn?
What is a safe operating speed?
No faster than a brisk walk.
What are at least 3 material hazards?
Cannot be stacked, stacked too high, bulky, blocks vision and unevenly distributed.
What is the name for the center of gravity for the forklift?
The Fulcrum.
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.
If your foreman says its ok, you can take the lift to the store.
Untrue/ False
On a scale from 1-10, how enjoyable was this class?
The correct answer is 10