Forklifts

TRUE

if your forklift was manufactured without a lap belt, one should be obtained and installed and then used for safety purposes

FALSE

electric powered lift trucks with ALWAYS have an accelerator, a brake pedal, and a clutch

use some kind of checklist containing items to be checked -use the same checklist everytime

how you can make certain that everything gets checked every time and that maintenance items are kept track of so they can be reported

false

if you have to drive the forklift onto an elevator, make sure you leave the forklift running so you will be ready to exit the elevator quickly when the elevator stops

cross it carefully at an angle, one wheel at a time

if you must cross a railroad track with a forklift you should

Drive FRONTWARDS

if you must drive UP a SLOPE with a LOADED forklift

the center of the front axle

is NOT one of the corner points of the forklift stability triangle

FALSE

many forklifts do not have seat belts cause it is safer to be thrown clear of the forklift when an incident occurs

smaller turning arc

the advantage of rear wheel steering as used on most forklifts is a

sound the horn

the following action should always be done whenever the circumstances occur: -before backing up -at intersections -when traveling through doors -anytime your vision is limited or blocked

mast/upright, chains, and hydraulic operator

the following are all considered to be part of the hydraulic lift section of the forklift

the weight of the load is equal to the weight of the forklift with the 2 centers of gravity equal distances from the front wheels

the following condition might cause a forklift to "SEESAW" on it's front wheels

which of the following conditions might cause a forklift to "SEESAW" on its front wheels

the weight of the load is equal to the weight of the truck with the two centers of gravity equal distances from the front wheels

which of the following conditions may cause the center of gravity to shift outside the stability triangle

traveling with an elevated load turning the lift truck while moving too fast carrying too heavy a load operating the lift truck on a hill or incline starting or stopping too fast jerky operation of the hydraulic system

visual pre-operational check will verify

-fuel level -leading radiator -overdue maintenance -tire condition

the following are listed as common causes of forklift tip overs

-sharp turns at excessive speeds -wheels falling into soft ground holes -turns on slopes or inclines -unbalanced and tipping load

Hard tires on a forklift

1 indication that the forklift is intended for INDOOR use only

near the FLOOR

An LP gas leak is dangerous because fumes will collect

battery capacity gauge

Instead of a fuel gauge, electric powered lift trucks have this kind of gauge

True

The higher you lift a load the more unstable it becomes

True

forklifts with solid tires should NOT be used outdoors

If a forklift starts to tip over

keep hands and feet inside the cage and stay firmly in the forklift seat

the odometer or engine hour reading is significant because

they must be tracked so maintenance can be performed when due

Fire

what is the greatest danger involved with re-fueling or re-charging a lift truck

During your OPERATIONAL check

you should check the steering wheel action of the forklift, especially steering wheel free play

False

When fueling a lift truck, make sure that the spout does NOT contact the fill pipe while pumping fuel

flat on the floor

when parking a forklift set the forks

the battery is being used to run the engine

when the amp gauge indicates a minus reading on a forklifts electrical generator, it is an indication that`

8 inches

when transporting a load with a forklift it should never be raised more than ________inches from the floor of the ground

8 inches

when transporting a load with a forklift, it should never be raised more than ___________ inches from the ground or floor

keep the center of gravity ABOVE the front drive wheels

when traveling up or down an incline, whether loaded or empty

raise and lower control lever pushed forward

which action will be used to lower the fork lift load

the load center of gravity is very close to the front wheels

which of the following operating conditions is MOST desirable

false

you probably don't need to worry about how much a load weighs so long as it is balanced and stacked firmly and squarely

true

you should always calculate the total weight of a lift truck as well as the load before entering an elevator with the lift truck

the forklift data plate located on the forklift itself

your first source to be able to find the load center distance, lifting capacity, and lifting height information about your forklift

driving a LOADED lift truck

Travel FORWARD, UP an INCLINE Travel in REVERSE, DOWN an INCLINE

FALSE

NEVER sound your forklift horn when approaching a pedestrian as the noise may startle him and cause an accident

Load capacity, load center, and safe lifting height

Should be available on the forklift data plate

The distance in inches from the center of the front wheels to the face of the forks

The Inch Pound Equation is (A+B) x C. In this equation what does A represent

FALSE

always drive onto an ELEVATOR in REVERSE so that the forks and the load will be in position to exit the elevator first when you leave

False

an LP gas leak is dangerous because fumes will collect near the ceiling where it is difficult to disperse them

when carrying a forklift load

carry the load as LOW as possible

battery capacity gauge

electric powered trucks have a _______________________instead of a fuel gauge

false

forklift training is complete when the formal computer based training program is passed with a score of at least 80%

FALSE

forklifts, especially those intended for indoors, are designed for use on dry surfaces or surfaces covered with oil or water

prior to every work shift

how often should you do an Operational check

FALSE

if a forklift is overheating, you need to lower the load or reduce the load being lifted before continuing the job

TRUE

if the load center of an anticipated load is greater than that shown on the data plate, the forklift load capacity may need to be recalculated

using the "inch pound equation"

if the load center of the load to be lifted is greater than that shown on the data plate, the forklift load capacity can be easily and quickly recalculated by

Fork lift data plate

most immediate source of information for the forklift lifting capacity and load center distance

the dashboard of the forklift

most instrument gauges will be located on

false

never park the forklift with the forks resting on the floor as this creates a tripping hazard

OPERATIONAL checks will verify

parking brakes, steering, and directional signals

the rear end of the forklift to swing wide when making sharp turns

rear wheel steering will cause

empty lift truck

reverse up incline forward down incline

false

side to side adjustment of the forklifts must be done by hand on all forklifts

FALSE

stabilizing jacks will only be necessary on a trailer if the wheel chocks are not available

smaller turning arc

the advantage of rear wheel steering as used on most fork lifts

-horn -warning light -backup bell -condition of tires

the following forklift safety features should be checked daily

The load center of gravity is very close to the front wheels

the following operating condition is most desirable

False

the load center gravity must be kept just outside the stability triangle to ensure maximum stability

the operator

the most important safety device on any lift truck is

protect the operator from falling objects and rollovers

the purpose of the overhead guard

rear wheel steering will cause

the rear end of the forklift to swing wide when making sharp turns

pneumatic tires

the type of forklift tires designed for use outdoors on improved and some unimproved surfaces

The truck's capacity at the rated load center in pounds

In the Inch Pound Equation (A+B) x C what does C represent

ABOVE

keep the load center of gravity ________ while traveling with either loaded or empty forklift

Which of the following principles applies for forklift steering

ALL OF THE ABOVE -if the turn is too wide, the rear of the forklift may not be able to complete the turn -in an isle, stay as wide as possible before turning to face the desired pallet -start close to the inside of the turn when turning a corner if driving forward

Increase

Tilting the fork back will ______________the stability of the lift truck carrying the load

drive in reverse

if the load you are carrying blocks your view

Travel in REVERSE, UP and INCLINE Travel FORWARD, DOWN and INCLINE

if you are driving an empty lift truck

the operator

is the most important safety device on any truck

Hydrogen gas, battery acid, electrical arcing, and heat produced by batteries

the following are hazards which should be considered when recharging electric lift trucks