What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts? -
answerTHE OPERATOR
Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? - answera)
uses a forklift with a known defect
b) travels an unsafe route
c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
When is it safe to operate the forklift from a place other than the operator's seat? -
answerNEVER
Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be considered the
responsibility of? - answerTHE OPERATOR
Which of the following are essential for safe operation? - answera) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? - answerMOVE THE LOAD
SLOWLY
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or operating a forklift
you should? - answerTELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you should? -
answerSOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
Which of the following affect forklift safety? - answera) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
The pivot point of a forklift is? - answerTHE FRONT AXLE
The teeter totter is a simple example of? - answerLEVERAGE
Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... - answerSHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... - answerTHE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF
THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
, Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? - answerOn The
Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
Momentum is a force created by? - answera) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a forklift has? -
answera) Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? - answera)
Tipping
b) Loss of steering
c) The effects of momentum
What force can cause a loaded forklift to tip forward when brakes are applied? -
answerMOMENTUM
When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? - answerTHE
FORKLIFT WILL TIP OVER
True or False...Because the forklifts are designed with the forks in front it is not possible
for it to tip backwards. - answerFALSE
The type of forklift which is designed primarily to lift a load straight up with a limited
amount of tilt movement forward is the? - answerMAST FORKLIFT
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high speeds or on
Highways? - answerTWO-WHEEL STEERING, FRONT WHEELS FIXED STRAIGHT
AHEAD, REAR WHEELS
USED FOR STEERING
Using a short turning radius when traveling at high speeds can cause overturning due
to? - answerTHE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? - answerNEVER
If a forklift tips forward ... - answerSTEERING CONTROL IS LOST
When traveling up or down a ramp, you can place more traction on the front drive
wheels of an unloaded forklift if the forks are? - answerKEPT POINTING DOWNHILL
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