Forklift Certification Test Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

What is the most common type of lift truck accident?

  • Truck Tipped Over (correct)
  • Forklift Collision
  • Load Drop
  • Pedestrian Accident

If you have been trained to operate a sit down four-wheel lift truck, you are also qualified to operate a stand-up reach truck.

False (B)

When is completion of the pre-operation inspection checklist necessary?

Daily, at the beginning of every shift.

Only trained and authorized operators are allowed to operate a forklift.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it OK to operate a lift truck that does not have a data plate or the data plate is damaged or unreadable?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When traveling with a load on a level surface, how high should you raise the forks from the floor?

<p>4-6 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Loads should always be carried with the mast tilted to the forward-most position.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it OK to give someone a ride on the forklift?

<p>Never</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the rear-end steering of a forklift cause?

<p>Causes the rear end swing to the outside of the turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When depositing a load, lower the forks until there is slack in the chains before backing out.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is lift truck operator safety training most important?

<p>Helps prevent accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

All lift trucks have the same controls and gauges.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is a fork truck considered in good working operating condition even if some of the gauges are broken?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a person charging or replacing the battery of an electric lift truck always wear?

<p>Protective gloves, eye or face protection, an apron resistant to battery acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you know how to drive a car, you also know how to drive a lift truck.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to a lift truck that is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe to operate?

<p>Inform supervisor immediately and take out of service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the operator do before driving a lift truck into a trailer?

<p>Make sure the trailer is able to handle the additional weight of the lift truck, check tire blocks are securely in place on trailers tires, inspect the dock leveler or dock plate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When traveling up or down a grade or ramp, the load should always point uphill.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for preventing accidents in the workplace?

<p>Everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What items will take your lift truck out of service?

<p>Leaking hydraulic hoses, faulty brakes, steering problem, parking brake will not engage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a load appears to be improperly stacked or unstable?

<p>Straighten the load so it is safe to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it OK to do a quick battery charge during a lunch break on an electric lift truck?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When refueling a gas or diesel lift truck, what should you never do?

<p>Never leave the engine running, or fill tank until there is a slight overflow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pedestrians should always yield right of way to lift trucks.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a lift truck begins to tip over sideways, what should the operator do?

<p>Stay in truck and ride out the tip over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Truck Tip-Over

The most common type of forklift accident.

Forklift Qualification

Training on one type of forklift (e.g., sit-down) does NOT qualify you to operate another type (e.g., stand-up reach truck).

Pre-Operation Inspection

A mandatory inspection that must be completed at the START of EVERY shift.

Operator Authorization

Only individuals who have received proper training and authorization are permitted to operate forklifts.

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Data Plate Requirement

Operating a forklift with a data plate that is damaged or unreadable is strictly prohibited.

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Fork Height

When moving loads, forks should be positioned approximately 4-6 inches above the floor.

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Load Positioning

Loads should never be transported with the mast tilted forward.

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Riding on Forklift

It is strictly forbidden to give anyone a ride on a forklift at any time.

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Rear-End Steering

The rear end of the forklift swings outward significantly during turns.

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Load Deposit Procedure

Lower forks until slack is present in chains before backing out

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Driving Skills

Driving a car does not automatically mean someone knows how to drive a forklift.

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Repair Protocol

Immediately inform your supervisor and remove the unsafe forklift from service.

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Trailer Safety Checks

Always ensure the trailer can handle the lift truck's weight, tire blocks are secure, and dock levelers are inspected before entering a trailer.

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Load Orientation on Grades

The load should always face uphill when traveling on ramps.

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Accident Prevention Responsibility

Preventing accidents is the shared responsibility of everyone in the workplace.

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Load Stability

Straighten and stabilize any improperly stacked or unstable loads before attempting to move them.

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Refueling Safety

Never leave the engine running during refueling, and avoid filling the tank to overflow.

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Pedestrian Rights

Pedestrians do not automatically yield the right-of-way to forklifts; forklifts have priority.

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Tip Over Procedure

Stay in the forklift and hold on tight.

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Study Notes

Forklift Certification Key Points

  • Truck Tipped Over: Most common type of lift truck accident.
  • Qualification Misconception: Trained on sit-down four-wheel trucks does not qualify for stand-up reach trucks.
  • Pre-Operation Inspection: Mandatory completion at the beginning of every shift.
  • Operator Authorization: Only trained and authorized individuals are allowed to operate forklifts.
  • Data Plate Requirement: Operating a lift truck with a damaged or unreadable data plate is prohibited.
  • Fork Height: When traveling with loads, forks should be raised approximately 4-6 inches from the floor.
  • Load Positioning: Loads should never be carried with the mast tilted forward.
  • Riding on Forklift: Never permissible to give someone a ride on a forklift.
  • Rear-End Steering: Causes the rear end to swing outward during turns.
  • Load Deposit Procedure: Lower forks until slack is present in chains before backing out, contrary to common belief.
  • Safety Training: Crucial to help prevent accidents in the workplace.
  • Control Variability: Not all lift trucks have the same controls and gauges.
  • Operation Condition: A fork truck with broken gauges is not considered in good working condition.
  • Personal Protective Equipment: Essential items when charging or replacing electric lift truck batteries include protective gloves, eye/face protection, and battery acid-resistant aprons.
  • Driving Skills: Driving a car does not imply knowledge of driving a lift truck.
  • Repair Protocol: Inform supervisor immediately and remove any unsafe lift truck from service.
  • Trailer Safety Checks: Ensure trailer can handle lift truck weight, tire blocks are secure, and dock levelers or plates are inspected before entering a trailer.
  • Load Orientation on Grades: When traveling up or down ramps, the load should always face uphill.
  • Accident Prevention Responsibility: Accident prevention is everyone's responsibility in the workplace.
  • Defective Equipment: Leaking hoses, faulty brakes, steering issues, and malfunctioning parking brakes render a lift truck inoperable.
  • Load Stability: Straighten loads that are improperly stacked or appear unstable before moving.
  • Battery Charging: Quick battery charges during breaks can damage the battery; full charging is necessary.
  • Refueling Safety: When refueling gas or diesel lift trucks, never leave the engine running or fill tanks to overflow.
  • Pedestrian Rights: Pedestrians do not yield right of way to lift trucks; trucks have priority.
  • Tip Over Procedure: If a lift truck tips over, the operator should stay in the truck and ride out the incident for safety.

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