Forklift final exam study prep
What is the #1 cause for deaths associated with forklift operation? - -
crushed by vehicle tipping over
-The top three citations by L & I safety inspectors involving forklifts in 2007-
2009 include what? - -lack of training, no seatbelt use, no inspection of
forklift
-What does P.I.T. stand for? - -powered industrial truck
-How many classes of P.I.T.s are there? - -7
-What two P.I.Ts will we be certified on upon completion of EV 100? - -class
1 electric truck, class 4 truck
-What are three ways forklifts differ from cars or trucks? - -higher weight
than most, higher center of gravity, steers from the rear
-Where is the center of gravity on a forklift with no load? - -under the
driver's seat
-The triangle formed between the two front wheels, coming to a point
between the two rear wheels, is called what? - -forklift stability triangle
-The center of gravity moves ________ when the fork is raised. - -upward
-It is safe to move forward with a load raised if the weight is low enough.
T/F? - -false
-When moving a load near the truck's max rated capacity, tilt the mast _____
for more stability. - -back
-When driving on an incline with a load, always drive with the load on the
_______ side. - -uphill
-When driving down an incline with no load, the forks should be on the
_______ side. - -downhill
-As load center increases, capacity decreases. T/F? - -true
-If a forklift tips, you should attempt to clear the vehicle before it hits the
ground. T/F? - -false
-A forklift should be examined how often? - -daily or at the end of each shift
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