HW11 Powered Industrial Trucks

Which of the following lists the three parts of initial forklift training?

Formal Instruction, Practical Training, Evaluation

When is it permissible to lift or lower a worker standing on the forks of a forklift?

Never

Which type of maintenance is a proactive measure conducted according to a formal schedule to prevent defects that might affect forklift operation?

Preventive maintenance

Why should a forklift operator check that tires are at the proper pressure and free of damage?

The forklift could tip or fall when the load is high

Why is it important to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when servicing forklift electrical batteries?

To guard against chemical splashes and burns

A significant step that will help to prevent powered industrial truck accidents in a facility is to _______________ .

establish a traffic pattern

It is a violation of Federal law for anyone under the age of _____ to operate a forklift.

18

Which of the following terms equals the distance from the fulcrum to the CG of the load multiplied by (x) the weight of the load in pounds?

Forklift Moment

Which of the following questions should be asked when picking up a load?

Is the load stable or will parts slide or fall during transit?

Which of the following chemicals associated with forklift batteries is a clear, colorless dilute acid with an acrid smell?

Sulfuric acid

Which of the following is a situation that will most likely require forklift refresher training?

The operator is observed operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner

What should the forklift operator do if he or she does not have a clear view ahead when traveling?

Travel in reverse

Which of the following types of fire extinguishers is not suitable for use in a forklift battery charging area?

Water

Do not modify forklifts unless ________________

approved by the manufacturer in writing

The most basic rule for traveling in a forklift is that you ________________.

maintain control of your forklift at all times

When picking up a load and placing the load at a destination, the forklift operator should always _________ .

move squarely into position in front of the load or rack stack

The forklift combined center of gravity (CG) can move out of the stability triangle if ________________________.

the load is tilted forward

Powered Industrial Trucks (aka Forklifts) are classified into seven types based on _____________.

their characteristics

Turning moves the combined Center of Gravity (CG) ______________________.

toward the side opposite the original direction of travel

When parking LPG-powered trucks for a long period of time, ______________ .

turn the service valve off