1C Hoisting Exam
Terms in this set (77)
Single most important safety Operator
factor of operation
Accidents happen because Use with known defect, unsafe route, unsafe loads, unsafe
operating techniques
When is it safe to operate Never
forklift outside of drivers'
seat
Bystanders within danger Operator's responsibility
range of machine
Essential for safe operation Smooth turns, starts and stops
Feathering Move load slowly
Defect found on machine Contact supervisor
Bystanders in danger zone Sound horn and ask them to move
with raised load
Pivot point of forklift Front axle
Teeter totter Leverage
Safe load limits on specific Should never be exceeded
forklifts
Forks pick up load Center of gravity moves forward
Forward tipping happens Center of gravity is on the opposite side of the front axle
when
Momentum is created by Starting, stopping and turning
Stability is affected by weight distribution, axle length, and wheel base
Dangers increase as forklift is Tipping, loss of steering, momentum
raised
What force causes the forklift Momentum
to tip forward when brakes
are hit
Center of gravity goes Tipping
beyond stability area
Forks in front Can't keep machine from tipping backwards
Lift load straight up and down Mast Forklift
Steering capacity for high Front wheels fixed, rear wheels steer
speeds on highways
Short turning radius at Momentum
high speeds can
overturn machine from
When is it ok to carry Never
Terms in this set (77)
Single most important safety Operator
factor of operation
Accidents happen because Use with known defect, unsafe route, unsafe loads, unsafe
operating techniques
When is it safe to operate Never
forklift outside of drivers'
seat
Bystanders within danger Operator's responsibility
range of machine
Essential for safe operation Smooth turns, starts and stops
Feathering Move load slowly
Defect found on machine Contact supervisor
Bystanders in danger zone Sound horn and ask them to move
with raised load
Pivot point of forklift Front axle
Teeter totter Leverage
Safe load limits on specific Should never be exceeded
forklifts
Forks pick up load Center of gravity moves forward
Forward tipping happens Center of gravity is on the opposite side of the front axle
when
Momentum is created by Starting, stopping and turning
Stability is affected by weight distribution, axle length, and wheel base
Dangers increase as forklift is Tipping, loss of steering, momentum
raised
What force causes the forklift Momentum
to tip forward when brakes
are hit
Center of gravity goes Tipping
beyond stability area
Forks in front Can't keep machine from tipping backwards
Lift load straight up and down Mast Forklift
Steering capacity for high Front wheels fixed, rear wheels steer
speeds on highways
Short turning radius at Momentum
high speeds can
overturn machine from
When is it ok to carry Never
