SIT-DOWN FORKLIFT Qs and As
You conducted a pre-use inspection and discovered a front tire with low air pressure and a crack across one fork. What problem could occur during your shift if it is not corrected?
A broken mast resulting in damage to your cage.
You're headed toward and incline on a loaded forklift. What should you do?
Back up the incline.
What step should you take before charging a battery?
Check to ensure the ventilation system is working properly.
In what way are forklifts different from most automobiles?
Forklifts are heavier.
In what way are forklifts different from most automobiles?
Forklifts have a tighter turning radius.
What happens to the center of gravity when you lift a heavy load above the forklift?
It moves from a low central spot to a high, forward spot.
You need to park the forklift for a couple minutes and go around the corner to pick up some paperwork. What should you do?
Lower the forks, put it in neutral, set the brake, and shut off the power.
You conducted a pre-use inspection and discovered a front tire with low air pressure and a crack across one fork. What problem could occur during your shift if it is not corrected?
Reduced control of raising and lowering loads.
You just changed an LPG (propane) tank on your forklift. What can you do to test for leaks?
Smell and listen, or look for bubbles if using a soapy solution.
You're traveling with a load equal to the capacity or your forklift. The load is facing downhill, which is an unsafe practice. What do you think will happen if you raise the forks to eye level while driving down a ramp?
The forklift will tip forward.
If you're stacking loads on top of each other, what must you make sure of before placing the load?
The top load is lighter than the bottom load.
You conducted a pre-use inspection and discovered a front tire with low air pressure and a crack across one fork. What problem could occur during your shift if it is not corrected?
Unexpected load shift and tipping.
If you find something wrong with a forklift during an inspection, you should...
have it fixed by authorized personnel before you operate the forklift.
