OSHA: Proper Load Handling

To securely transport roll material, you can use:

-A clamp attachment -Chocks

Before exiting the lift truck, you should always:

-Lower the forks -Set the parking brake

Place the tasks for lifting a loaf in their proper order.

1. Level the forks and set the forks for proper width 2. Position the load on the forks 3. Lift the load straight up 4. Tilt the load back slightly 5. Back up

When traveling with a load, the forks should _______ from the ground

6-10 inches

Before lifting a load, make sure you know that it is within the load capacity of your truck by:

Checking the lift truck's date plate

If you cannot see over or around your load, you should:

Drive in reverse with the load trailing

Helen is traveling with a load taller and wider than her field of vision. To increase her field of vision, she should:

Drive in reverse with the load trailing behind

When picking up a load, the lift truck's forks should be:

Level

When setting a load, what should you do first?

Line up the load with its intended location

Christine is preparing to move a high load of stacked drums on a pallet. After lifting the load, she notices that the last row is stacked incorrectly. She is concerned it may be unstable. To fix the load, her first step should be to:

Lower the forks and set the parking brake

After lining up a load squarely with its intended location and ensuring clearance on all sides, you should:

Stop the truck and tilt the forks forward slightly to level them