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FORKLIFT SAFETY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:22 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 22
A forklift's load capacity ________ as the load center
moves farther away from the base of the carriage.
lowers
decreases
increases
fluctuates wildly
Term 2 of 22
What is the best plan of action if a forklift starts to tip over?
Grab steering wheel tightly and stay in cab
Lean out to see the ground
Jump out immediately
Turn off the engine
,Term 3 of 22
What factors can affect the forklift's center of
gravity and stability? (Select all that apply.)
A. Forklift tipping over on the operator
B. Load falling on someone
C. Operator falling getting in or out of the forklift
D. Body part caught in forklift's moving parts
Trailer truck brake is applied
Wheel blocks are applied
Dock latch, if present, is attached
Remove it from service for repair
An inclined surface
Momentum
Load height
Load balance
Load weight
Term 4 of 22
What are some of the common accidents that can
occur with forklifts? (Select all that apply.)
A. Forklift tipping over on the operator
B. Load falling on someone
C. Operator falling getting in or out of the forklift
D. Body part caught in forklift's moving parts
An inclined surface
Momentum
Load height
Load balance
Load weight
A. Forklift striking someone
B. Operator injury from the collision of a forklift
C. Operator injury from the collision of body part outside of a forklift
D. Passenger falling from lift platform or forks
front axle and the other two sides are made up by drawing a line from each front tire to
the middle of the back axle, where the main load support is located.
,Term 5 of 22
When driving without a load, always keep
the forks in a ________ position.
tilted to the side
low
high
angled upwards
Term 6 of 22
What is required to be done with any forklift that
is in need of repair or in any way unsafe?
Park the forklift in the
designated area
place the transmission
in neutral
lower the forks
to the ground
engage the parking brake
shut off the engine
open the gas tank cap
fill the tank slowly
close the gas cap
A fast walk
Remove it from service for repair
the load is obscuring the view
, Term 7 of 22
A load should be arranged as ________ as is possible.
randomly stacked and loose
spread out over a large area
centrally balanced and secure
heavily weighted on one side
Term 8 of 22
A forklift should generally be driven forward unless ________.
Then it should be driven backward.
the path is straight and clear
the load is obscuring the view
the area is well lit
the load is very light
Term 9 of 22
Fork width should be set ________.
only when carrying heavy items
as wide as possible to pick up a specific load.
as narrow as possible for precision
in a fixed position regardless of load
Term 10 of 22
A load center is measured at 30 inches.
According to this load chart, would it be
safe to lift a 4,000 pound load?
Yes
No
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