A forklift is machinery that is used to lift and move large loads. Many warehouses, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities keep forklifts on hand. According to this quiz, you must know who can operate lift truck equipment, the number one cause of powered industrial truck fatalities, and the center of gravity of an unloaded lift truck. This quiz will give you a concept of how forklifts are operated. This experience will be uplifting.
Anyone with a valid drivers license
Someone who has 3 months experience
Only those who have read the operator's manual
Only trained and authorized personnel that are employer certified
True
False
The lift truck operator hits racking while driving the truck
A portion of the load falls during handling
It has been three years since employer certification
When another operator is involved in an accident
3
10
7
6
Approximately 3,000 lb
Approximately 5,000 lb
Approximately 9,000 lb
Approximately 12,000 lb
Struck by a falling object
Tip over
Lift truck striking pedestrian
Falling from forks
True
False
In the counterbalance
Over the forks
Under the operator's seat
At the steering wheel
True
False
The center of gravity of the load and pallet
The center of gravity of the truck
The combination of the center of gravity of the truck and load
Dimension A
Dimension B
Dimension C
The lift truck will remain stable
The lift truck will tip over in the same direction
True
False
Truck A
Truck B
Yes, the lift truck can safely lift the load
No, the lift truck cannot safely lift the load
True
False
Hold on firmly to steering wheel with both hands
Brace feet against floorboard
Lean away from the point of impact
Stay within the operator compartment
Beginning of each shift
Every 40 hours
When strange noises are heard
Operate the lift truck until the mechanic arrives
Repair the problem to the best of their ability
Immediately report the mechanical problem to your supervisor
Mast functions
Overhead guard
Seat belt
True
False
Above eye level
4" to 6" above the ground
On the floor
As close together as possible
As wide apart as necessary for maximum support of the load
As far apart as possible
Lean out to one side of the truck so that you can see
Lift the load high enough so that you can see underneath
Drive in reverse
Have someone direct your path
Truck 1
Truck 2
Truck 3
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