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Forklift Checks And Operations: Questions & Answers
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Forklift Checks And Operations: Questions & AnswersList 4 ways forklift trucks can be powered Right Ans - Petrol, diesel, gas,
Battery
What forklift should be used for working on rough or unstable terrain?
Right Ans - Rough-train forklift
All the weight behind the point of balance is acting as a... ? Right Ans -
Counterweight
Are you allowed to add additional counterweights to forklifts? Right Ans -
No
Where is the point of balance for a forklift? Right Ans - Where the front tyre
meets the ground
What is meant by the term load centre distance Right Ans - the DISTANCE
from the heel of your tynes to the centre of gravity of the load
What does 'rated capacity' mean? Right Ans - The MAXIMUM WEIGHT the
forklift is designed to lift at a specific load centre distance and height
What should you consider about the route your forklift and load is going to
travel over? Right Ans - Consider any hazards and control them
Which vehicles must you give right of way in an emergency? Right Ans - All
emergency vehicles
List 3 ways of communicating information in a workplace Right Ans - 1.
Two way radio
2. Hand signs
3. Questioning to confirm understanding
List 3 important pieces of information you would communicate in the event of
an emergency? Right Ans - 1. There IS an emergency
2. WHAT is the emergency
, 3. WHERE is the emergency
List 3 people to contact in an event of an emergency? Right Ans - 1.
Workmates
2. Supervisor
3. Emergency services
List 2 reasons why it is necessarto to conduct pre-operational checks on HRW
equipment Right Ans - 1. To ensure forklift is safe
2. To ensure there are no oil leaks
Why is tyre pressure and condition important to the stability of a forklift?
Right Ans - Can affect the stability of the forklift and can possibly tip
List 4 important checks when inspecting the condition of wheels & tyres prior
to operating a forklift Right Ans - 1. Enough tread
2. Even tyre wear
3. No chunks of missing rubber
4. 60 J Line
What should be provided on a forklift truck to protect the operator from
falling objects Right Ans - Overhead gaurd
List 2 important functions a load backrest guard performs on a forklift truck?
Right Ans - 1.Protect operator from falling objects
Prevents load from fouling the mast
What if the data plate is missing when you do a pre operational check?
Right Ans - 1. Put a 'do not use tag' on the forklift.
2. Report the problem to your supervisor
3. Record problem in logbook
List 5 liquid levels that require checking on your HRW equipment prior to
operations Right Ans - 1. Flashing lights
2. Handbrake and footbrake works
3. Horn
4. Hydraulic lift working
5. Reversing beeper makes noise
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