Term 1 of 61
When unloading from a big ass trailer it's important to
- block the wheels if it becomes necessary to stop while on the ramp
- remember the stability pyramid
- block the trailer wheels
- support the trailer
- inspect/check dock boards
-check clearance
- ensure adequate lighting
- ensure adequate air quality
- avoid driving along the edge
- cross bridge/ramp plates squarely and slowlye
As soon as the thickness of the blade is worn past 90% the thickness of the shank
-visually inspect the integrity of the load
-be sure the proper attachment will be used
- determine the weight of the load
- check the load dimension
Term 2 of 61
The data plate must always be able to inform you
max allowable load weight and lift height
the manufacturer’s warranty details
the color and model of the forklift
the maintenance schedule for the forklift
,Term 3 of 61
With vertical mast forklifts, one the load is engaged, and if you have clearance, raise the load
_____________ before tilting the load and retracting the boom or backing up
10-12 inches (25 to 30 centimeters)
3-4 inches ( 8 to 10 centimeters)
1-2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters)
6-8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters)
Term 4 of 61
You have been tasked with moving construction materials with a telehandler forklift across
your jobsite. It's going to require that you transport those loads across rough terrain with
various grades and slopes. Which of the following statements is the correct safe practice for
performing this task?
- close the cylinder primary shut off valve
- wait for the engine to stall
- switch the key off
- hard solid rubber
- pressed on to the wheel hub
- no tread
- Primarily used indoors on hard, level, improved surfaces such as concrete
Stop and position the load to a safe traveling height
Keep the load uphill when driving up or down slopes. When unloaded keep the forks
downhill and slightly tilted down
Term 5 of 61
the point where a forklift is designed to lift it's maximum rated load is called the:
10 feet, 3 meters
10 Feet, 3 Meters
Lowest Point/ground
Rated Load Center
,Term 6 of 61
When parking propane powered units indoors for more than an hour
- travel in reverse up the ramp and forward down the ramp
- close the cylinder primary shut off valve
- wait for the engine to stall
- switch the key off
- placed on charge while parked
- have the battery disco if left unattended
maintain a safe distance away from any elevated dock, ramp or platform edge
Term 7 of 61
T or F: ROPS will still work if you don't wear a seatbelt
True
False
Term 8 of 61
Once you have picked up a load and backed out or retracted the boom from a stack you
should
Immediately lower the load to the ground
Stop and position the load to a safe traveling height
Drive forward without adjusting the load
Tilt the load forward to gain more space
Term 9 of 61
turning the forklift causes the CG or the CCG to move _______ from the center in the ___________
direction of the turn
Forward, Direct
Outward, Opposite
Inward, Same
Backward, Adjacent
, Term 10 of 61
T or F: With no load, a forklift's CG is located near the heavy counterweight toward the rear of
the unit?
True
False
Term 11 of 61
As the Mast tilts, the CG or CCG ________.
drops down significantly
moves forward and back
shifts sideways to the left
remains stationary in place
Term 12 of 61
When approaching a load with your forklift
- Max allowable load weigh
-Rated load center distance
-Max lifting height
- United weight
- Lifting attachments and relevant load capacity variations
- block the trailer wheels
- support the trailer
- inspect/check dock boards
-check clearance
- ensure adequate lighting
- ensure adequate air quality
- avoid driving along the edge
- cross bridge/ramp plates squarely and slowlye
maintain a safe distance away from any elevated dock, ramp or platform edge
-visually inspect the integrity of the load
-be sure the proper attachment will be used
- determine the weight of the load
- check the load dimension
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