What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts? correct answers
THE OPERATOR
Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? correct answers a)
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? correct answers
NEVER
Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be considered the
responsibility of? correct answers THE OPERATOR
Which of the following are essential for safe operation? correct answers a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? correct answers MOVE THE LOAD
SLOWLY
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or operating a forklift you
should? correct answers TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you should? correct answers
SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
Which of the following affect forklift safety? correct answers a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
The pivot point of a forklift is? correct answers THE FRONT AXLE
The teeter totter is a simple example of? correct answers LEVERAGE
Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... correct answers SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... correct answers THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF
THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? correct answers On The
Opposite Side Of The Front Axle
, Momentum is a force created by? correct answers a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a forklift has? correct
answers a) Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? correct answers a)
Tipping
b) Loss of steering
c) The effects of momentum
What force can cause a loaded forklift to tip forward when brakes are applied? correct answers
MOMENTUM
When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? correct answers THE
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. correct answers FALSE
The type of forklift which is designed primarily to lift a load straight up with a limited amount of
tilt movement forward is the? correct answers MAST FORKLIFT
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high speeds or on
Highways? correct answers TWO-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? correct
answers THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? correct answers NEVER
If a forklift tips forward ... correct answers STEERING 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? correct answers KEPT POINTING DOWNHILL
Rear-wheel steering used by many forklifts? correct answers a) Cause both ends of the forklift to
swing around when turned
b) Can cause the load to fall off the forks if the turn is made too fast
c) Causes them to act differently from cars, which have front wheel steering