Forklift Safety Rules Exam Questions
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OSHA Requirement - ✔✔Forklift operator must know how to perform a pre-shift
inspection
Forklift fault - ✔✔must be taken out of operation (truck tagged and key removed) and
must be repaired by a competent mechanic
ANSI B56.1-1969 - ✔✔requires operators to use seat belt while operating forklift
seat belts as per OSHA 29CFR - ✔✔requires use of seat belt at all time if forklift is
equipped
load balancing feature - ✔✔lift truck uses seesaw principle to carry objects, except the
load is balanced by the weight of the truck
load - ✔✔the amount a truck can safely lift is determined by the weight of the truck at
one end and the balance and position of the load on the other
if the load is too far out on the forks - ✔✔the truck tilts forward
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, if the load is too heavy - ✔✔the truck tilts forward
if the operator drives downhill with the load forward - ✔✔the load slides offs
operator error - ✔✔can be avoided by 1.) knowing the lift capacity and 2.) properly
positioning the load
load lifting - ✔✔designed so that loads can be raised, lowered, and positioned properly
simple load lifting rules - ✔✔always have the truck stopped when raising and lowering
a load. never tilt the mast forward of vertical when lifting or lowering a load. do not
overload. never drive with a load lifted.
In case of fork lift tip-over - ✔✔don't jump.
hold tight.
brace feet.
lean away.
when stacking - ✔✔approach squarely.
stop before starting to lift.
lift the load.
move forward carefully.
lower load onto stack.
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OSHA Requirement - ✔✔Forklift operator must know how to perform a pre-shift
inspection
Forklift fault - ✔✔must be taken out of operation (truck tagged and key removed) and
must be repaired by a competent mechanic
ANSI B56.1-1969 - ✔✔requires operators to use seat belt while operating forklift
seat belts as per OSHA 29CFR - ✔✔requires use of seat belt at all time if forklift is
equipped
load balancing feature - ✔✔lift truck uses seesaw principle to carry objects, except the
load is balanced by the weight of the truck
load - ✔✔the amount a truck can safely lift is determined by the weight of the truck at
one end and the balance and position of the load on the other
if the load is too far out on the forks - ✔✔the truck tilts forward
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, if the load is too heavy - ✔✔the truck tilts forward
if the operator drives downhill with the load forward - ✔✔the load slides offs
operator error - ✔✔can be avoided by 1.) knowing the lift capacity and 2.) properly
positioning the load
load lifting - ✔✔designed so that loads can be raised, lowered, and positioned properly
simple load lifting rules - ✔✔always have the truck stopped when raising and lowering
a load. never tilt the mast forward of vertical when lifting or lowering a load. do not
overload. never drive with a load lifted.
In case of fork lift tip-over - ✔✔don't jump.
hold tight.
brace feet.
lean away.
when stacking - ✔✔approach squarely.
stop before starting to lift.
lift the load.
move forward carefully.
lower load onto stack.
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