NCCER Material Handling Study Guide
To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a _____.
cylinder cart
When using hand signals, always _____.
maintain eye contact with the operator
How is the fall zone for a forklift operation best defined?
Any area into which the lifted materials could potentially fall.
What is the proper procedure to lift objects?
Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, & keep your head up.
What device may have a rotating table surface &/or spikes on the table surface for a better grip?
Roller skid
When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back & cross the bags _____.
every 10 bags high
One common way to tie a clove hitch is to use two _____.
half hitches
When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, be sure the _____.
load does not exceed the labeled weight capacity
Before attempting to lift any material, _____.
look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges
To prevent a tipover what driving a rough terrain forklift, keep the load _____.
low
Never stack or store materials _____.
on scaffolds
Before attempting to lower an overhead load, _____.
size up the load
The forklift hand signal for dog everything means _____.
to pause
To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be _____.
trained, certified, & authorized