Cargo Ops Test #1

Boom

A beam or spar pivoting at the foot of the mast of a derrick controlling the distance from the mast the load is being raised or lowered

Preventer

A line used to keep from the boom from suddenly swinging

Topping lift

A rope/cable that supports the weight of a boom or yard arm used to lift. Think the T boats boom system

Where should forks be when driving the forklift?

As low as possible, consistent with safe operations. About knee heightish

What is the counterbalance used for and where is it?

Back of the forklift, and stops it from tipping over with a load

What do you check in your pre-use inspection?

Basically see image, but I've also typed below Visual: Wheels, lug nuts, engine oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic tank, seat belt, forks/locking pins Start-up items: engine sound, gauges, lights, horn and beeper, direction/speed controls, brakes, steering

When should you check the forklift?

Before operating the truck

Pad eye

Flat metal plate with a projecting loop or ring, made all in one piece

Sling

Flexible strap usually used in the form of a loop to support or raise weight

Which way do you move a hand truck up and down a ramp?

Hands trucks always have the load downgrade

What is the purpose of shipboard maintenance?

Keeping the ship in ship shape shape; working and operating properly. Example: maintaining the lifeboat so it works when you need it

Dollie (hand cart)

L shaped hand cart with 2 wheels

Lizard line

Like the stopper line on a bosun chair

Stability triangle

Lines of stability from three base points, center of gravity must always stay within or the truck will fall over. As mast is raised the center of gravity is raised as well

Block and tackle

Mechanism of ropes and pulley blocks, used for lifting or pulling heavy objects

Shackle

Metal link, typically U shaped, closed by a bolt

Outboard

On, toward, or near the outside

Cross tree

Pair of horizontal struts attached to a sailing ships mast to spread the rigging, especially at the head of the top mast

Shroud

Permanently installed line/cable that leads from the mastheads to chain plates amidships to support the mast

Top mast

Second section of square-rigged sailing ships mast

What need be aware of in/around the boat basin?

Situational awareness: people walking round, slips, trips, falls, not under crane/forklift The usual PPE

Taut

Stretched or pulled tight

Slush

To add grease to wire ripe, or similar idea

Know what is on the dataplate and what it is

Truck model and serial # Truck weight Capacity Fuel type Any attachments it has If nameplate is missing or illegible, don't operate the forklift

Two-block

Two blocks are locked together stopping the line. Don't do this, especially with the crane

Wire Clips

Used to make an eye in wire rope, U shaped with bolts

Which way do you drive the forklift down a ramp with a load on the forks?

When ascending or descending grades in excess of 10% with a loaded forklift drive with the load upgrade

What distance shall be maintained between the tires and the edge of a platform, dock, etc?

Width of one tire minimum, but a foot is a good answer

Inboard

Within a ship, or on the inside dock side when talking about lines for mooring

Yard boom

Yard and stay rig

Davit

a small crane on board a ship, especially one of a pair for suspending or lowering a lifeboat, but also can be used for cargo