Forklift license
Order of the stopping Steps
1. Select an area to park, do not park in an authorized area. Do not block an aisle or exits. Follow your company's parking procedures. 2.Turn off the ignition 3.Neutralize the controls. 4.Apply Brake slowly and stop 5.Set the parking brakes 6. if the truck is parked on an incline, chock the wheels.
Order of steps for refueling a gas powered lift
1.Park the forklift in designated refueling area 2.Place the Transmission in Neutral 3.Lower the forks to the ground 4. Engage the parking brake 5.Shut off the engine 6.Open the filler cap 7.Fill the tank slowly (if spill occurs, wipe off fuel and wash down the area with clean water). 8.Close the filler cap
How many classes of forklifts are there?
7
The two types of forklift tip overs are :
A forward tip or longitudinal tip, A lateral or side tip
The name plate tells you which of the following:
Capacity, Maximum lifting height, Tire size, Lug pattern, Forklift type, Rated Load Center, Equipped attachment
The poit at which weight is balanced on a PIT is called
Center of gravity
Forklift inspections needed to be conducted at least
Daily
When going up an incline you should do the following three things
Drive forward, Keep forks pointed Upgrade, use a spotter if load blocks the drivers view
Types of battery hazards
Electrical Shock, Acid, Flammable gasses
Anyone can change the propane tank on a forklift?
False
It is OK to jump from the lift when dismounting
False
It is ok to fuel PIT indoors?
False
Passengers can be transported across the workplace in lift platforms?
False
The person training you doesn't need knowledge On forklift usage?
False
Any surface a forklift drives on must be able to support the forklift and its load with a safety factor of ____?
Four
Four stability Elements of Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)
Fulcrum Point, Center of gravity, Stability Circle, Load Center
Symptoms of carbon Monoxide Exposure
Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Fatigue, Confusion
When changing batteries you need to make sure they are
Kept in well-ventilated room
Types of slippery surfaces or things that can cause a slippery surface include
Oil, Water, Mud, Uneven areas
Select the common names for powered Industrial Trucks
Pallet Trucks, Lift Trucks, Rider Trucks, Forklift
PIT
Powered Industrial Truck that allows a person to precisley lift and place heavy loads with little effort
Select the instance in which you should receive training?
Prior to initial assignment, evaluation indicates need, Different type of equipment introduced, Workplace condition changes
The steering in a forklift generally controls the _____ wheels?
Rear
When a person or group of people works across your planned route, do these things:
STOP, wait until the pedestrians pass by, Proceed cautiously, Rev engine
The connecting lines between the front wheels and pivot on the center axle is called the
Stability Triangle
Even at low speeds, forklifts can cause serious injuries and fatalities?
True
For every inch you move out from the load center, your nominal capacity drops a few hundred pounds?
True
Forklifts must maintain constant contact with the ground to mitigate tipping hazards?
True
If you believe that someone has succumbed to CO poisoning, they must be quickly removed from where found and taken immediately to an area where fresh air is available
True
Propane cylinders should be stored in areas that are free of high temperatures and sources of ignition
True
The Center of Gravity (CG) moves forward and backward as the upright is tilted forward and back. The CG moves up and down as the upright moves up and down.
True
The distance from the front face of the forks (or the load face of an attachment) to the center of the load is called the load the center
True
The most common cause of PIT fatalities is a truck tipping over
True
Upon completing training you should Be issued a certificate
True
Vehicles used for earth moving and over-the-road hauling are excluded from the PIT class
True
When an attachment is fitted to a forklift, the dynamic and operating characteristics may change, making if necessary to de-rate the forklift capacity and restrict some operating controls.
True
When moving a lift on an elevator, it is important to ensure you do not exceed the weight threshold of the elevator and have plenty of height clearance
True
When picking up a load you should ensure it does not exceed the PIT's capacity?
True
When ready to place the load, tilt the mast to level. Only tilt forward when the load is over the spot where it will be placed.
True
When turning you should reduce your rate of speed?
True
When you remove your foot from the accelerator in most forklifts the truck will begin to stop through the use of friction.
True
You need to review OSHA's Forklift standards
True
Your operating manual should be kept on the lift at all times
True
Training should feature both
Workplace topics, instructor picked topics, Truck related topics
Warning sign
is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, that if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution sign
used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury.
DAnger sign
used to indicate an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in Death