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Forklift Certification Test Includes 250 Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering OSHA Safety Standards,
Forklift Operation, Load Handling, Inspection Procedures,
Hazard Recognition, And Workplace Safety Protocols
What should the forklift operator do if the load appears to be
stacked unsafely and in danger of collapse? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-Leave the load alone, cordon off the area, inform the
supervisor/manager
What do you need to do with the fork to make sure a laden pallet
can be lifted safely? - ANSWER-Make sure the fork width is
adjusted so that the spread is equal weight on each fork arm.
What is the most frequent type of forklift accident that results in
SERIOUS injury? - ANSWER-the "Tip Over"
True or False: You can ride DIRECTLY on the truck's forks -
ANSWER-False - no person can ride directly on the truck's
forks.
What should the forklift driver always do before making a turn?
(hint: Bobby Valentino Song) - ANSWER-Slow Down
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True or False: The forklift operator's arms, hands and legs
should always remain within the truck - ANSWER-TRUE
How do forklift accidents normally occur? - ANSWER-When
the truck tips over or falls off the loading dock.
True or False: At any time you should NEVER get under a
raised load - ANSWER-True
How often does a forklift operators performance need to be
evaluated? - ANSWER-Every 3 years.
What is the forklift operator responsible for checking? -
ANSWER-The security of the trailer before loading or
unloading
True or False: It's NEVER ok to travel with a load raised to it's
maximum height - ANSWER-T R U E
When do repairs need to be done to a forklift? (Before or After
it's used?) - ANSWER-BEFORE it's used.
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What direction should you drive on a ramp or incline when
traveling with a loaded forklift? - ANSWER-Reverse or backing
down the incline
How many inches should a load be carried on a smooth incline?
- ANSWER-2-4 inches
True or False: Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way -
ANSWER-True (duh!)
What lever moves the forks up and down? - ANSWER-The left
lever moves the forks up and down
True or False: You can use your phone while operating a forklift
- ANSWER-FALSE, you CANNOT use your phone while
operating a forklift
Who is allowed to ride on the forklift? - ANSWER-ONLY the
forklift operator
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Where can you find the: load capacity, lift height and forklift
weight? - ANSWER-On the manufacturer's plate
True or False: The forklift must travel with the load close to the
ground and at a safe speed - ANSWER-True
What should you do in the event of a roll over? (Hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-remain in the cab, hold on, and lean away from the
impact
Who can operate the forklift? - ANSWER-Only trained and
authorized workers
What way should a forklift driver look while operating the
truck? - ANSWER-In the direction of travel
Where should the position of the load be when traveling with a
laden lift truck on level ground? - ANSWER-As close to the
ground as practical, with back tilt applied to stabilize the load
What is the correct way to approach a stack? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-Stop 6 inches from the stack, apply parking break
and raise the forks
Forklift Certification Test Includes 250 Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering OSHA Safety Standards,
Forklift Operation, Load Handling, Inspection Procedures,
Hazard Recognition, And Workplace Safety Protocols
What should the forklift operator do if the load appears to be
stacked unsafely and in danger of collapse? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-Leave the load alone, cordon off the area, inform the
supervisor/manager
What do you need to do with the fork to make sure a laden pallet
can be lifted safely? - ANSWER-Make sure the fork width is
adjusted so that the spread is equal weight on each fork arm.
What is the most frequent type of forklift accident that results in
SERIOUS injury? - ANSWER-the "Tip Over"
True or False: You can ride DIRECTLY on the truck's forks -
ANSWER-False - no person can ride directly on the truck's
forks.
What should the forklift driver always do before making a turn?
(hint: Bobby Valentino Song) - ANSWER-Slow Down
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True or False: The forklift operator's arms, hands and legs
should always remain within the truck - ANSWER-TRUE
How do forklift accidents normally occur? - ANSWER-When
the truck tips over or falls off the loading dock.
True or False: At any time you should NEVER get under a
raised load - ANSWER-True
How often does a forklift operators performance need to be
evaluated? - ANSWER-Every 3 years.
What is the forklift operator responsible for checking? -
ANSWER-The security of the trailer before loading or
unloading
True or False: It's NEVER ok to travel with a load raised to it's
maximum height - ANSWER-T R U E
When do repairs need to be done to a forklift? (Before or After
it's used?) - ANSWER-BEFORE it's used.
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What direction should you drive on a ramp or incline when
traveling with a loaded forklift? - ANSWER-Reverse or backing
down the incline
How many inches should a load be carried on a smooth incline?
- ANSWER-2-4 inches
True or False: Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way -
ANSWER-True (duh!)
What lever moves the forks up and down? - ANSWER-The left
lever moves the forks up and down
True or False: You can use your phone while operating a forklift
- ANSWER-FALSE, you CANNOT use your phone while
operating a forklift
Who is allowed to ride on the forklift? - ANSWER-ONLY the
forklift operator
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Where can you find the: load capacity, lift height and forklift
weight? - ANSWER-On the manufacturer's plate
True or False: The forklift must travel with the load close to the
ground and at a safe speed - ANSWER-True
What should you do in the event of a roll over? (Hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-remain in the cab, hold on, and lean away from the
impact
Who can operate the forklift? - ANSWER-Only trained and
authorized workers
What way should a forklift driver look while operating the
truck? - ANSWER-In the direction of travel
Where should the position of the load be when traveling with a
laden lift truck on level ground? - ANSWER-As close to the
ground as practical, with back tilt applied to stabilize the load
What is the correct way to approach a stack? (hint: 3 things) -
ANSWER-Stop 6 inches from the stack, apply parking break
and raise the forks
