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When approaching a loaded pallet with forks the fork should be
Level and square
How many people are permitted on a forklift
Only the operator
The minimum distance the forklift should extend into a pallet is
All the way
When is it necessary to travel on a hill or slope you should
Approach it straight, do not turn on the hill, And do not travel crossways
When traveling down a ramp or incline you should do what
Backing down when loaded
How soon should repairs be made to a forklift
Before the unit is used
What is the pivot point of a forklift
It is the front wheels, the tipping point, this is also called the fulcrum
When operating a forklift on a job site where there are other vehicles operating you should
Keep to the right when traveling in areas with two way traffic and stay 20 feet behind a vehicle in front of you
Which of the following affect forklift safety
Leverage, center of gravity, momentum
When a lift truck is not in use, what should be done with the forks
Lower to the ground, engine off, neutralize the controls
Using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause overturning due to what
The forces of momentum
The load will have maximum stability if what
The fork tips are tilted slightly backward
A forklift ability to lift a load within its limits safely is reduced if
The front end Is sloping down, the load is too far in front of the front axle, or the lift mechanism is not vertical
Who is responsible for checking the security of a trailer before loading or unloading
The operator
Workers and bystanders within danger area of the forklift should be considered a responsibility of
The operator
Forklifts which are equipped with hydraulic frame leveling or lifting mechanism tilting systems should be adjusted when
They should be adjusted before the load is lifted
As a loaded forklift is raised which of the following dangers increase
Tipping, loss of steering, the effects of momentum
How high should a load be carried on a smooth surface
3 inches to 6 inches off the ground
Propane is
Heavier than air
Materials should be stockpiled where
In a well-drained area
The operator feathers the controls when he wants to
Move the load smoothly
When is it OK to travel with a load raised to its maximum height
Never
When is it safe to operate a forklift from a place other than the operator seat
Never
When may reverse gear be used to slow or stop a forklift traveling forward
Never
Momentum is forced created by
Starting, stopping and turning
What actions determine how fast a hydraulic system moves
The Distance the controls are moved and the speed of the engine
When is it necessary to travel on a floor system which is hollow underneath it is important to know what
The way of the load in the machine, also the load capacity of the floor
On a forklift what safety devices must be in
There must be a back up alarm, safety lights, horn, fire extinguisher, seatbelt
When traveling down a hill or slope you should
Use the same gear to go down the hill as you would use to go up the hill
Which of the following has an effect on the amount of stability of a forklift
Weight distribution, axle length, wheelbase
One of the most potentially dangerous times you will encounter with a forklift is
When the load is fully extended overhead
Is it possible to have a forklift turn over backwards
Yes by backing down a steep grade and carrying the load to high could make the machine over turned backwards if a sudden stop is needed
Every powered operated lift truck shall be equipped with what
Adequate wheel breaks
When should the operator till the mast
After lifting and before backing up
In a warehouse what's the first action you must do before loading a trailer
Check to see if the rear trailer wheels have been chalked
Jerky movements can be avoided if the operator
Feathers the controls
Forklifts have what kind of suspension
Forklifts have a three point
Picking up a load in excess of the safe limits can cause what
Forward tipping, cause loss of steering, cause the forklifts center of gravity to move to far forward
What is the correct way to use a Four wheel steering on a forklift when moving at highway speed
Front wheel steering or lock the rear wheels
If there is a slight gas leak on a propane forklift should this machine be used
Not until the leak has been repaired
What is a three stage mast on a forklift
On a forklift it's the boom that extends upwards three stages
The rated capacity of a forklift can be found where
On the load chart attached to the machine
Who can operate a forklift
Only a valid hoisting license holder
Audit electric forklift what safety apparel must be one to check the batteries
Safety glasses and gloves
Which of the following are essential for safe operation
Smove starts smooth stops smooth turns
Do not start a forklift unless
The controls are in neutral, the handbrake is a set and you are sitting in the operators seat
The load being carried obstructs your vision, the operator should
Travel in reverse
How do you travel all over railroad tracks with a forklift
Turn around and back over the tracks
If the gauge is do not register normal while the forklift is being operated you should
Turn off the engine and notify your supervisor before using the machine
With a loaded forklift does your center of gravity change when you lift the load to a higher point
Yes the center of gravity shift towards the pivot point as the load is being lifted
When picking up a load with a forklift does your center of gravity shift
Yes, the center of gravity moves towards the load
Where on a forklift should your center of gravity be
Your center of gravity must always be on the opposite side of the pivot point from where the load is being lifted