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Forklift Training Quiz
Read each statement carefully and circle the response that best answers the question.
Forklift Basics
Because forklifts steer from the rear, they:
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Can’t turn as tight a circle as a car
Are much easier to steer than a car
Can turn a much tighter circle than a car
Don’t have power steering
Forklifts often weigh:
Less than half as much as a car
Two to three times more than a car
Ten times more than a car
Twenty times more than a car
The primary source of information for how much a forklift can carry can be found:
On the forklift’s nameplate
On the inspection checklist
Under the forks
On the overhead guard
A forklift’s rated load capacity is partially based on:
Weight of the operator
Forklift speed and stability triangle
Line of action and center of gravity
Load center and lifting height
Center of gravity is:
The same as the stability triangle
Always 24 inches
The point within an object where all the weight is concentrated
The three points of suspension
Which of these is NOT a common forklift control:
Acceleration pedalrue
Reverse directional control
Scale control
Lift control
Inspecting Your Forklift
When inspecting your forklift, you should always:
Follow the inspection guidelines from the forklift manufacturer and your employer
Start up the unit and give it a test drive before beginning the inspection
Assume that if something was working the previous day, it will be working today as well
Make sure that the manufacturer’s recommended monthly maintenance measures have been completed
Which of these do NOT need to be examined as part of the pre-operational inspection:
Tires
Cables
Forks
Controls
Three points of contact refer to:
The stability triangle
Mounting and dismounting
Inspecting spark plugs
Who to call in an emergency
Leaks under the forklift could indicate a problem with:
The coffee holder
The hydraulics
The brake shoes
The emergency brake
Picking Up a Load
In a tipover, you should hang on to the steering wheel and lean away from the direction you’re falling if you’re driving:
A sit-down, counterbalanced forklift
A stand-up, counterbalanced forklift
A powered hand truck
An order picker
If the load is an uneven shape, you should __________ before picking it up:
Set the forks closer together
Remove the unit’s overhead guard
Beware of any special stacking requirements
Weigh the load
The reason you should set the forks as far apart as possible under the load is to:
Reduce the center of gravity
Balance the weight to one side
Evenly distribute the weight
Maximize the load capacity
Traveling With a Load
When traveling with or without a load, the forks should always be:
4 inches off the ground
8 inches off the ground
12 inches off the ground
At the lowest safe height
If you have a large load that blocks your view and you can’t split the load, you should:
Travel in reverse, use a spotter, or both
Have a passenger stand on your forklift and direct you
Use two forklifts
Approach the load from the side
When turning a corner, the rear of the forklift will:
Swing in a complete circle
Swing wide
Swing narrow
Swing low
When driving with a load on an incline, keep the load:
At the end of the forks
In the direction of travel
On the uphill side
On the downhill side
When traveling with other forklifts, keep a distance of ____ forklift lengths in front of and behind you.
1
3
5
10
When a person is standing in front of a bench, wall or fixed object, you should:
Approach them head on
Travel in reverse
Approach parallel
Use a spotter
Placing a Load
When placing a load, make sure the surface where the load is to be placed is:
Flat, sturdy and free from damage
Made of metal
At least 60 inches deep
At least 6 inches off the ground
Never place ________ loads on top of ________ loads.
Square, round
Light, heavy
Slip sheet, pallet
Heavy, light
Parking a Forklift
Never park a forklift:
Without letting your supervisor know where it will be
In front of walkways, stairs or fire exits
In front of a loading dock
Before your shift is over
When you leave your forklift, you need to shut the engine off if:
It is low on gas
You are in a confined space
You will be more than 25 feet away or you won’t be able to see the vehicle
You will be more than 10 feet away or you won’t be able to see the vehicle
Working in a Truck, Trailer or Railcar
Before you load a truck, trailer or rail car, you should:
Drive into it to test how sturdy the floor is
Talk to the driver or engineer; if they say it’s good to go, start loading
Put on specialized personal protective equipment made for loading trailers
Inspect the interior to make sure it is clean and safe
You may need a _________ to bridge the gap between dock and trailer.
Pallet jack
Dock plate
Slip sheet
Hand truck
Trailer creep is more of a problem with:
Trailers left at the dock without a tractor
Trailers that still have the tractor attached
Trailers that are secured with a restraining system
Trailers that are pointing up hill
Don’t operate forklifts inside vehicles or other enclosed spaces without:
Posting a sign
A spotter
Proper ventilation
Telling a co-worker where you will be
Charging and Refueling
If a battery is being charged ON the forklift, you should:
Stand clear as the battery is moved in and out of position
Uncover the battery compartment to prevent heat or hydrogen gas build up
Use a properly maintained hoist
Let the vehicle run until the battery is fully discharged
When diluting sulphuric acid with water, always add:
Water to the cylinder
Acid to the fuel tank
Water to the acid
Acid to the water
For gasoline or diesel forklifts, it’s important to make sure:
You have the proper fuel
The battery is secure
There are no leaks in the valve
The locating pin is engaged
Maintenance and Modifications
If your forklift has any modifications that might affect safe operation or capacity, those changes must be:
Approved by your supervisor
Made within 6 months of the vehicle being put into service
Made within 12 months of the vehicle being put into service
Printed on the unit’s nameplate and in the operating instructions after receivi ng themanufacturer’s approval
Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have participated, and understand the safety training material that has been presented.
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