forklift questions

carrying a load on the fork tips can

act as an unwanted counterweight in front, create an unstable load condition, result in the load falling off the forks

when it is necessary to travel on a hill or slope

approach it straight on, do not turn on the hill, and do not travel cross slope

if you feel your lift truck tipping over

brace your feet, lean away from the direction of the tip, stay in the truck

none of the above if the load being carried obstructs vision the operator should

drive in reverse

counterbalanced lift trucks have shock absorbers mounted

have no shock absorbers

which of the following affect fork lift safety

leverage, center of gravity, momentum

when is it safe to exceed the load limit of a fork lift

never

if a fork lift tip forward

steering control is lost

the forklifts tipping point is

the front axel

picking up a load in excess of the safe limits can

cause forward tipping, cause loss of steering, and cause the center of gravity to move too far forward

ramming the hydraulic lift cylinders to the end of their stroke can

cause forward tipping, result in jolts that are transferred to the load, result in loss of steering

CG affects truck stability and is the abbreviation for

center of gravity

the key factor affecting the stability of a lift truck is called

center of gravity

when it is necessary to cross rail road tracts or other similar rough sections with a loaded fork lift

cross them diagonally

it may be necessary for the operator to be given hand signals by a fellow worker if

depth perception is not good, the landing point is at extreme heights, the operator cannot see the landing point

on counterbalanced trucks the front axle is the

drive axle

because a forklift weighs more, it is much easier to brake to a stop than an automobile

false

it is acceptable for an operator to leave the controls to unload hoisted material as long as he is in clear view

false

it is very easy to tip over on ramps and sloped surfaces whether the forklift is loaded or unloaded

false

it is ok for an unlicensed person to operate forklifts as long as they are supervised by a licensed person

false unless they work for a public utility

the hydraulic system should be checked by

feathering the controls, operating each hydraulic action through its full cycle, and checking the fluid level

jerky movements can be avoided if the operator

feathers the controls

when the center of gravity moves out of the stability triangle what will the forklift do

flip over

when a load is placed on the forks where does the center of gravity move to

forward

many forklifts have rear wheel steering therefore operating much different than a

front wheel steer fork

the capacity plate tells you

how much the truck can lift at ground level

a forklift driver must always look

in the direction of travel

the stability of an unloaded fork lift

is just as important as a loaded fork lift

when approaching a slope keep the forks

keep the forks raised only enough to clear the surface

which of the following is a warning signal that the forklift may need to be taken out of service and repaired

leaks for the fuel system, a brake pedal that feels spongy, exhaust fumes that make you feel sick

if the forklift tips forward what should you do

lower the load

if you need to restack a load what should you do before exiting the cab

lower the load to the ground, secure the machine

if the hydraulic system develops a leak during operation you should

lower the load, shut off the engine, take the unit out of service

the higher the load is lifted the forklifts capacity is (blank) and may cause the forklift to (blank)

lowered and tip over

a forklift operators first concern should be

making sure the vehicle is in safe working condition

what force can cause a loaded fork lift to tip forward when the brakes are applied suddenly

momentum

the operator feathers the controls when he wants to

move the load smoothly

when is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a fork lift

never

it is ok for a licensed person to lift an object exceeding the forklifts capacity

no never

to lift people using a forklift, the operator must

none of the above

the rated capacity of the fork lift can be found

on the load chart and in the owners manual

forward tipping will occur unless a fork lifts center of gravity is

on the opposite side of the front axle

the weight of the load and scaffold or platform capacity should be considered when

placing a load upon the staging

when approaching the location where the load will be placed

proceed slowly

if you suspect a problem or something unsafe with the machine what should you do

report the issue, and tag out the machine for service

when traveling down a hill or slope

save the brakes by using the same gear to go down the hill as you would go to up it

if it is necessary for you to re stack a load

set the brake before getting ogg the fork lift and turn off the engine

fork lifts which are equipped with hydraulic frame leveling systems

should be set before the load is lifted

if a hydraulic leak appears what should you do

shut off the engine, contain the spill

when approaching a blind corner what should you do

slow down, sound horn, feather the brake

when you are operating a fork lift and approach a blind corner

slow down, sound your horn, proceed with caution after they have acknowledged your warning

what type of steering should be used at high speeds

small corrections are made, no sudden change of direction

which of the following are essential for safe forklift operation

smooth starts, smooth stops, smooth turns

if bystanders are in danger from a raised load you should

sound the horn or tell them to move

momentum is a force created by

starting, stopping, and turning

if you find an unsafe condition while inspecting a forklift you should

take the forklift out of service

before raising a load

the brakes should be set, the lifting mechanism should be vertical, and the fork lift should be level

when a forklift picks up a load on the forks

the center of gravity of the fork lift will move forward

do not start a fork lift unless

the controls are in neutral, the hand brake is set, you are sitting in the operators seat

before starting the engine

the controls should be in neutral, the controls should be moved in each direction to relieve pressure, and the backup alarm should be tested

using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause overturning due to

the forces of momentum

when a fork lifts center of gravity goes beyond the stability area

the fork lift will tip over

the load will have maximum stability if

the fork tips are inserted until it is against the backrest

a fork lifts ability to lift a load within its safety limits will be reduced if

the front end is sloping down, the load is too far in front of the axle, and the lift mechanism is not level

inspection of the fork lift is the responsibility of

the operator

when an operator "feathers" the controls it means to

the process of manipulating the hydraulic control valves to produce smooth, flowing movements, no sudden starts and stops

never enter a trailer or railroad car unless

the trailer or railcar is locked in place with wheel chocks

when a forklift picks up a load on a slope its capacity is

the vertical lifting capacity is greatly reduced

when it in necessary to travel on a floor system it is important to know

the weight of the load and fork lift, the capacity of the floor system

how do attachments affect the lift truck stability

they change the weight of the truck

lifted as the fork lift is moving forward before you withdraw the forks from a load that has just been placed

they should be level

as the load of a fork lift is raised, which of the following dangers increase

tipping, loss of steering, and the effects of momentum

you must bring a load down a ramp with your counterbalanced truck, what direction should you travel

travel in reverse with the load uphill

an operator may pick up and place a load with a fork lift if the load

within the limits the landing point will support, within the fork lifts rated capacity, and made up of several small pieces banded together

never drive (blank) on slopes

across the slope

outriggers or stabilizers should

be set before the load is lifted and be used to level the fork lift

an operator may need hand signals from a co-worker if

his view is obstructed

what things determine how fast a hydraulic system moves

the distance the controls are moved and the engine speed

job site conditions are

determine the safe working speed of the machine

materials should be stockpiled

in a well drained area

the teeter totter is a good example of

stability

the pivot point of a forklift is

the front axle

when driving on ramps with a grade of 10 percent or more with a loaded forklift, you must always keep the load uphill, even if it means driving in reverse down the ramp

true