Questions and Answers
What is the most common type of lift truck 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.
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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.
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Is it OK to operate a lift truck that does not have a data plate or the data plate is damaged or unreadable?
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When traveling with a load on a level surface, how high should you raise the forks from the floor?
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Loads should always be carried with the mast tilted to the forward-most position.
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When is it OK to give someone a ride on the forklift?
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What does the rear-end steering of a forklift cause?
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When depositing a load, lower the forks until there is slack in the chains before backing out.
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Why is lift truck operator safety training most important?
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All lift trucks have the same controls and gauges.
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Is a fork truck considered in good working operating condition even if some of the gauges are broken?
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What should a person charging or replacing the battery of an electric lift truck always wear?
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If you know how to drive a car, you also know how to drive a lift truck.
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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?
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What should the operator do before driving a lift truck into a trailer?
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When traveling up or down a grade or ramp, the load should always point uphill.
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Who is responsible for preventing accidents in the workplace?
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What items will take your lift truck out of service?
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What should you do if a load appears to be improperly stacked or unstable?
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Is it OK to do a quick battery charge during a lunch break on an electric lift truck?
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When refueling a gas or diesel lift truck, what should you never do?
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Pedestrians should always yield right of way to lift trucks.
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If a lift truck begins to tip over sideways, what should the operator do?
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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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Prepare for your forklift certification with these flashcards. They cover crucial terminology and safety practices, including common lift truck accidents and pre-operation inspection requirements. Test your knowledge and ensure you are ready for real-world forklift operations.
