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What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts? - ANS THE
OPERATOR
Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? - ANS 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? - ANS
NEVER
Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be considered the
responsibility of? - ANS THE OPERATOR
Which of the following are essential for safe operation? - ANS a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? - ANS MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or operating a forklift you
should? - ANS TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you should? - ANS SOUND
YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
Which of the following affect forklift safety? - ANS a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
The pivot point of a forklift is? - ANS THE FRONT AXLE
The teeter totter is a simple example of? - ANS LEVERAGE
Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... - ANS SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
, When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... - ANS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE
FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? - ANS On The Opposite
Side Of The Front Axle
Momentum is a force created by? - ANS a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a forklift has? - ANS a)
Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? - ANS 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? - ANS
MOMENTUM
When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? - ANS 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. - ANS 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? - ANS MAST FORKLIFT
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high speeds or on
Highways? - ANS 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? -
ANS THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? - ANS NEVER
If a forklift tips forward ... - ANS STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
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What is the most important single factor to the safe operation of the forklifts? - ANS THE
OPERATOR
Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the following? - ANS 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? - ANS
NEVER
Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should be considered the
responsibility of? - ANS THE OPERATOR
Which of the following are essential for safe operation? - ANS a) smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? - ANS MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or operating a forklift you
should? - ANS TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you should? - ANS SOUND
YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
Which of the following affect forklift safety? - ANS a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
The pivot point of a forklift is? - ANS THE FRONT AXLE
The teeter totter is a simple example of? - ANS LEVERAGE
Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... - ANS SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED
, When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... - ANS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF THE
FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD
Forward tipping will occur unless the forklift's center of gravity is? - ANS On The Opposite
Side Of The Front Axle
Momentum is a force created by? - ANS a) Starting
b) Stopping
c) Turning
Which of the following has or have an Effect on the amount of stability a forklift has? - ANS a)
Weight distribution
b) Axle length
c) Wheel base
As the load of a forklift is raised, which of the following dangers increase? - ANS 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? - ANS
MOMENTUM
When the forklift's center of gravity goes beyond the stability area? - ANS 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. - ANS 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? - ANS MAST FORKLIFT
Which of a forklift's four wheel steering capabilities should be used at high speeds or on
Highways? - ANS 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? -
ANS THE FORCES OF MOMENTUM
When is it permissible to carry riders while you are operating a forklift? - ANS NEVER
If a forklift tips forward ... - ANS STEERING CONTROL IS LOST
