Forklift studies
If the forklift contacts live electric lines you will be electrocuted. What are 5 steps you should
follow if this happens? - ANS1. Warn and alert others.
2. Attempt to break contact with lines.
3. Remain in machine if safe to do so. If unsafe, you must leave machinery, jump clear making
no contact with vehicle. Jump with feet together and continue to do so until you are 8 metres
clear from machine.
4. Report to management and safety regulator.
5. Have machine checked before re-use.
What are 2 guards fitted to a forklift? - ANS1. Load backrest
2. Overhead guard.
What do these guards do? - ANS1. Load backrest stops load from hitting the mast and protects
the operator
2. Overhead guard protects the operator
What is the best way to find out how to secure an attachment to the forklift? - ANSIn the
manufacture's instructions
Where would you find the rated lifting capacity for a forklift and any attachment used? - ANSOn
the data plate.
When you add a different attachment to a forklift, what will be the most likely effect to the
forklift's capacity? - ANSThe lifting capacity will be reduced.
Why should a side-shift attachment be centralised before travelling with a load? - ANSTo
maintain the stability of the forklift and the load.
If you don't go all the way into a load and have it hard against the heel of the fork arms, what
effect will it have on the forklift? - ANSThe forklift's capacity will be reduced and stability may be
affected.
If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp, which way should the load face? - ANSThe load
should face up the ramp.
If you are given a signal by a co-worker and it is unclear, what should you do? - ANSAsk to
clarify last signal.
When are you allowed to carry a passenger on a forklift? - ANSWhen it is designed to do so.
If the forklift contacts live electric lines you will be electrocuted. What are 5 steps you should
follow if this happens? - ANS1. Warn and alert others.
2. Attempt to break contact with lines.
3. Remain in machine if safe to do so. If unsafe, you must leave machinery, jump clear making
no contact with vehicle. Jump with feet together and continue to do so until you are 8 metres
clear from machine.
4. Report to management and safety regulator.
5. Have machine checked before re-use.
What are 2 guards fitted to a forklift? - ANS1. Load backrest
2. Overhead guard.
What do these guards do? - ANS1. Load backrest stops load from hitting the mast and protects
the operator
2. Overhead guard protects the operator
What is the best way to find out how to secure an attachment to the forklift? - ANSIn the
manufacture's instructions
Where would you find the rated lifting capacity for a forklift and any attachment used? - ANSOn
the data plate.
When you add a different attachment to a forklift, what will be the most likely effect to the
forklift's capacity? - ANSThe lifting capacity will be reduced.
Why should a side-shift attachment be centralised before travelling with a load? - ANSTo
maintain the stability of the forklift and the load.
If you don't go all the way into a load and have it hard against the heel of the fork arms, what
effect will it have on the forklift? - ANSThe forklift's capacity will be reduced and stability may be
affected.
If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp, which way should the load face? - ANSThe load
should face up the ramp.
If you are given a signal by a co-worker and it is unclear, what should you do? - ANSAsk to
clarify last signal.
When are you allowed to carry a passenger on a forklift? - ANSWhen it is designed to do so.
