Different Kinds
What is the most common Powered Industrial Truck?
Forklift
Name one load restraint method used on forklifts?
Push-pull clamp or tie-down clamp
Why is training important for operating Powered Industrial Trucks?
To ensure Safe Operation
A designated area free from combustibles.
Which direction should a operator be looking while driving?
The direction of travel
What is the official name for the PIT known as the “Yard Jockey”?
Terminal Tractor
True or false:
Recharging/refueling stations must be in the same building as day to day operations.
False: Must be in a detached building
True or False:
There are never additional Operating Instructions in the Vehicle’s Operating Manual
False
Why would a truck’s battery not be disconnected during an electrical repair?
For electrical testing.
Which direction should the load be facing if the load blocks the view of the operator?
The load should be facing away from the direction of travel.
What is the name of the hand-driven PIT used to strap down, lift, and transport heavy objects?
Motorized hand trucks
Name two hazards associated with Industrial trucks.
Improper maintenance, blind spots, refueling, workplace environment
How often are Powered Industrial Truck Operators performance evaluated?
Once every 3 years
What are three examples of things to inspect daily on a truck?
Fuel, engine oil, water/coolant, electrical gauge, hydraulic fluid
When the operator is more than 25 feet away or the truck is out of sight.
What are the two kinds of power that PIT’s use?
Battery and Internal Combustion Engine
Name two parts of a powered industrial truck that are hazardous when not properly maintained.
Brakes, hydraulics, propane tanks, tires, steering wheels
For an employee hired after December 1, 1999, when should their training and evaluation be completed?
Before the employee is assigned to operate a Powered Industrial Truck
What standards must a trucks replacement part meet?
The same quality and safety standards as the original.
Which direction should an operator using powered hand trucks enter an elevator?
Load end first.