Forklift Training: IRC 2019

If a truck is used on a multi-shift basis, it need only be examined prior to the first shift. a) True b) False

b) False

Which of the following can cause a lift truck to tip over? a) Turning too sharply at excessive speeds b) Travelling with a load too high c) Overloading the truck d) All of the above

d) All of the above

You should never turn or travel with the load raised above travel position (6-8 inches above the ground). a) True b) False

a) True

It is okay to hang your leg outside the operator's compartment when carrying a wide load. a) True b) False

b) False

Railroad tracks should be crossed: a) By turning and backing across b) Straight on c) Diagonally

c) Diagonally

A lift truck equipped with a simplex mast may be used in a tractor-trailer when stacking product is required. a) True b) False

b) False

Which is not one of the supporting points of the stability triangle on a lift truck? a) Centre point of the drive axle b) Centre point of the steer axle c) Right drive tire d) Left drive tire

a) Centre point of the drive axle

You should remove all metallic jewelry before servicing or charging batteries because: a) If it touches the battery, you could get burned b) Jewelry is magnetized to the battery c) You may lose it

a) If it touches the battery, you could get burned

A lift truck is designed like a child's teeter-totter. The design is based on the: a) Principle of balance b) Principle of gravity c) Principle of stability d) Principle of rear end swing

a) Principle of balance

What happens when you open the service valve on an LP tank too quickly? a) The back pressure check valve will close b) The tank will explode c) The nozzle will rupture d) The fuel will burst

a) The back pressure check valve will close

When parking your lift truck, it is important that: a) The controls are neutralized, the forks are lowered to the ground, and the park brake is set b) It is easily accessible c) The controls are neutralized and the park brake is set d) The engine is left running when you cannot see the truck

a) The controls are neutralized, the forks are lowered to the ground, and the park brake is set

Never attempt to change an LP tank unless you have been specifically trained to do so. a) True b) False

a) True

You should never place your hand on a frosted LP nozzle because: a) Your skin could be severely frost bitten b) The tank could explode c) The nozzle will crack d) The feeling is so good you won't want to let go

a) Your skin could be severely frost bitten

Normally, you should only add water to a battery: a) Before charging b) After charging c) It doesn't matter when you add water d) None of the above

b) After charging

Giving a wet cell battery a quick opportunity to charge is very beneficial to the battery. a) True b) False

b) False

The centre of gravity of a lift truck always stays in the same place. a) True b) False

b) False

When elevating an employee on a maintenance platform, it is okay to leave the machine as long as you set the park brake and turn the engine off. a) True b) False

b) False

Cushion or solid tires operate best in what conditions? a) Railroad crossings b) Smooth, dry surfaces c) Wet, unbroken pavement d) Uneven or rough surfaces

b) Smooth, dry surfaces

The fulcrum or balance point of a lift truck is the: a) Battery b) Steer tire(s) c) Drive tires d) Mast

c) Drive tires

What is the number one cause of lift truck accidents? a) Other lift trucks b) Pedestrians c) Inattentiveness d) Machine failure

c) Inattentiveness

Which is not a reason for operator safety? a) Protect company assets b) Reduce the risk of personal injury c) Increase productivity at any cost d) Comply with the regulations

c) Increase productivity at any cost

If you are approaching a doorway, what mast dimensions should you be aware of if you are safely operating your truck? a) Overall height raised b) Free fork height c) Overall height lowered d) Maximum fork height

c) Overall height lowered

If an operator is forced to turn with a load in the air, what precautions should that operator take? a) Move in reverse b) Make sure tire pressure is at the required level c) Check the ground and overhead for any obstructions d) Turn as slowly as possible e) Lower the load as much as the situation allows f) All of the above

f) All of the above

If you are exposed to electrolyte, the first thing you need to do is: a) Go to the nearest eye wash station and flush the affected body part b) Seek medical attention c) Wait until the shift is over d) None of the above

a) Go to the nearest eye wash station and flush the affected body part

What is the minimum distance you should keep when following another lift truck? a) Three truck lengths b) Two feet c) Right behind the other truck d) It doesn't matter

a) Three truck lengths

When travelling with a load on your forks, you should: a) Travel with the load pointing up the ramp regardless of direction b) Travel with the load pointing down the grade c) It doesn't matter

a) Travel with the load pointing up the ramp regardless of direction

After charging a battery, always turn the charger off first before disconnecting the battery from the charger. a) True b) False

a) True

If both trucks turn too quickly, a lift truck with a load is less likely to tip over sideways than a truck without a load. a) True b) False

a) True

If you add an attachment to your truck after it ships from the factory, you must have prior written approval from the lift truck manufacturer. a) True b) False

a) True

When parking an LP powered truck overnight, you should always turn off the service valve. a) True b) False

a) True

Which is not a characteristic of a professional lift truck operator? a) Responsible b) Capable of unloading a trailer in 15 minutes c) Wears required personal protective equipment a) Keeps vehicle under complete control at all times

b) Capable of unloading a trailer in 15 minutes

The imaginary point in a load around which all weight is evenly distributed is known as the: a) Principle of balance b) Centre of gravity c) Load centre d) Stability triangle

b) Centre of gravity

If you have been trained to operate a counterbalanced, sit-down lift truck, you are allowed to operate any other powered industrial truck. a) True b) False

b) False

It is okay to change an LP tank inside a trailer or other confined space as long as you have the service valve closed. a) True b) False

b) False

It is okay to let an unauthorized person operate a lift truck as long as you are with them. a) True b) False

b) False

It is okay to push a load with your forks to get it into the proper storage position. a) True b) False

b) False

It is okay to reach through the mast rails with your hands as long as the forks are fully lowered. a) True b) False

b) False

LP gas is lighter than air when released. a) True b) False

b) False

When placing a load on a stack, you should tilt the mast forward past the vertical position. a) True b) False

b) False

You get better traction with a cushion tire lift truck than a pneumatic tire lift truck. a) True b) False

b) False

When passing a pedestrian, you should: a) Continue on as long as he or she is not directly in front of you b) Sound your horn, establish eye contact, and stay clear of him or her c) Continue on — he or she should eventually hear you coming

b) Sound your horn, establish eye contact, and stay clear of him or her

The load centre is: a) The distance from the end of the load to the forks b) The distance from the face of the forks to the load's centre of gravity c) The distance from the load's centre of gravity to the drive tires d) The distance from the mast to the operator's compartment

b) The distance from the face of the forks to the load's centre of gravity

What is the number one type of lift truck accident? a) Lift truck runs off loading dock b) Tip-over c) Employee falls off forks d) Improperly maintained lift trucks

b) Tip-over

When you are driving a truck on a ramp without a load, you should: a) Travel with the forks pointing up the ramp b) Travel with the forks pointing down the ramp regardless of direction c) It doesn't matter

b) Travel with the forks pointing down the ramp regardless of direction

If your horn does not work: a) Only operate the lift truck in well-lit areas b) It is okay to operate the lift truck c) Do not operate the lift truck until it is repaired

c) Do not operate the lift truck until it is repaired

If you are in a tip-over situation, you should: a) Never jump b) Brace your feet and lean forward and away from the fall c) Hold on tight d) All of the above

d) All of the above

What are the differences between lift trucks and automobiles? a) Steering b) Vehicle weight c) Braking d) All of the above

d) All of the above

When changing LP tanks, you should: a) Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment b) Never smoke or expose the tank to flame or spark c) Be trained to change tanks d) All of the above

d) All of the above

If the load you are carrying obstructs your forward vision, you should: a) Raise the load so you can see better b) Stick your head outside the operations compartment so you can see c) Continue driving forward, but very cautiously d) Travel in reverse

d) Travel in reverse