Forklift Certification Test
The forklifts are traveling in the same direction. The forklift should be at least
18(20) ft ( 3 trucks length)
When traveling with a load on a level surface,you should raise the forks approximately how high from the floor.
4-6 inches
Which of the following should you NOT wear when working with batteries?
A. Necklace and / or bracelet B. Jewelry including wedding rings
If a tipster occurs. the operator of the forklift should
All the above(1. brace his/her feet 2. hold on as firmly as possible. 3. lean fwd, clutching the steering wheel 4. move away from the point of impact
The rear-end steering of a fork lift:
Causes the rear end swing to the outside of the turn.
When is completion of the pre-operation inspection checklist necessary?
Daily,At the beginning of every shift.
Who is responsible for preventing accidents in the workplace?
Everyone
All lift trucks have the same controls and gauges.
False
If you have been trained to operate a sit down four wheel lift truck,you are also qualified to operate a stand up reach truck.
False
If you know how to drive a car,you also know how to drive a lift truck.
False
Loads should always be carried with the mast tilted to the forward-most position.
False
When depositing a load,lower the forks until there is slack in the chains before backing out.
False
Pedestrians should always yield right of way to lift trucks.
False, people always have right if way
Why is Lift truck operator safety training most important?
Helps prevent accidents
What should be done to a lift truck that is found to be in need of repair,defective or in any way unsafe to operate.
Inform supervisor immediately and take out of service.
These are the items that will take your lift truck out of service.
Leaking hydraulics hoses,faulty brakes,steering problem,parking brake will not engage.
What should the operator do before driving a lift truck into a trailer?
Make sure the trailer is able to handle the additional weight of lift truck,check tire blocks are securely in place on trailers tires,inspect the dock leveler or dock plate.
When is it O.K. to give someone a ride on the forklift.
Never
When refueling a gas or diesel lift truck.
Never leave the engine running,or fill tank until there is a slight overflow.
Is a fork truck considered in good working operating condition even if some of the gauges are broken?
No
Is it O.K. to operate a lift truck that does not have a Data plate or the Data plate is damaged or unreadable.
No
Is it ok to do a quick battery charge duing a lunch break on an electric lift truck?
No, because not letting the battery fully charge can damage the battery.
Which of the following items is NOT an integral part of the forklift equipment, but is used to hold a load or loads?
Pallet
Person charging or replacing the battery of an electric lift truck should always wear.
Protective Gloves,Eye or face protection,An apron resistant to battery acid.
If a lift truck begins to tip over sideways,the operator should?
Stay in truck and ride out the tip over.
If a load appears to be improperly stacked or unstable.
Straighten the load so it is safe to move.
Which of the following will occur if the combined center of gravity for a forklift moves outside of the stability triangle of the forklift
The forklift will become unstable and tip over
What is the most common type of lift truck accident?
Truck Tipped Over
Only trained and authorized operators are allowed to operate a forklift.
True
When traveling up or down a grade or ramp,the load should always point uphill.
True
When operating a load forklift on a ramp or incline, the operator should
all of the above ( 1. drive fwd when going up 2. drive in reverse when coming down 3. never turn while on the ramp or incline
When picking up a load, the correct fork spacing should be
as wide apart as the freight will safety allow
To reduce the pressure in the fuelling, the forklift operator should
keep the engine running while the propane cylinder volve is turned off
Which of the following situations could cause the most ro lower unexpectedly?
leaking hydraulic oil even slightly
Witch of the following indicate the proper position
on the ground
