Nmang Forklift Safety Test
Per AFI 24-301; 8. 4. 1. 7. Powered forklift trucks/ MHE certification is required once every 3-years IAW AFOSHSTD 91-46, Material Handling and Storage Equipment. Recertification requirement applies to operators, regardless of military or civilian employment. Unit VCO will conduct the recertification training and administer a practical written test. OSHA specific information can be found at http://www. Osha. Gov.
- 1.Who can operate forklifts?
- A.
Truck drivers
- B.
Supervisors
- C.
Any employee who is on duty
- D.
Trained and authorized workers
- 2.How many people are permitted to ride on a forklift?
- A.
Only the operator
- B.
The operator plus any two authorized operators
- C.
Up to three if reasonable hand holds are available
- D.
There is no pre-determined limit
- 3.Who has the right-of-way?
- A.
The largest forklift
- B.
Pedestrians
- C.
Forklifts approaching from the right
- D.
Forklifts in the main aisle
- 4.When traveling down a ramp or incline:
- A.
Back down when loaded
- B.
Back up when loaded
- C.
Always back down
- D.
Use your own judgement
- 5.How soon should repairs be made to a forklift?
- A.
As soon as possible
- B.
At the next scheduled maintenance time
- C.
Before the unit is used
- D.
At the end of your shift
- 6.When is it OK to travel with a load raised at its maximum height?
- A.
Whenever there is sufficient clearance
- B.
Whenever you know the floor to be free of bumps
- C.
Whenever it improves your visibility
- D.
Never
- 7.Who is responsible for checking the security of a trailer before loading or unloading?
- A.
The dock supervisor
- B.
The forklift operator
- C.
The truck driver
- D.
Whoever the company designates
- 8.You can get under a raised load to check it:
- A.
For debris that may fall off
- B.
To be sure that the fork position is correct
- C.
Never get under a raised load
- D.
Whenever you feel it is necessary
- 9.Forklift operators' arms, hands, and legs, belong:
- A.
Inside the truck
- B.
Outside the truck
- C.
Wherever it's most comfortable
- 10.Speed limits and other traffic rules don't apple to forklifts
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.Before making a turn, a forklift operator:
- A.
Gets out to check for traffic
- B.
Slows down
- C.
Stops
- 12.OSHA rules state that:
- A.
Only authorized employees can ride on the truck forks
- B.
No person can ride directly on truck forks
- C.
Any employee can ride directly on truck forks when they're empty
- 13.Forklift operators are expected to use seat belts, if they are available
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Choose the correct operating rules.
- A.
May not leave the cab until the fork attachment is firmly on the ground.
- B.
Shall not engage in any practice that can divert attention while operating the forklift.
- C.
Shall not hoist, lower, or travel while anyone is on the load or forks.
- D.
Shall not position any load over personnel.
- E.
May use a cell phone.
- 15.In the event of an overturning forklift, the operator shall:
- A.
Jump out of the cab quickly to avoid injury.
- B.
Visually verify that their seatbelt is securely fastened.
- C.
Remain in the cab and lean in the direction of the overturn to promote relaxation.
- D.
Remain in the cab and lean in the opposite direction of the overturn.
- 16.
![Is the forklift maneuver depicted in the picture compliant with Kiewit/OSHA policies? - ProProfs]( "Is the forklift maneuver depicted in the picture compliant with Kiewit/OSHA policies?")
Is the forklift maneuver depicted in the picture compliant with Kiewit/OSHA policies?- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only on Saturdays
- 17.A forklift operator may leave the fork attachment suspended after shift if insufficient room is available to lower the attachment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.What action do you take should the brakes fail on your forklift?
- A.
Lower the forks to the ground.
- B.
Use the gear change to attempt a stop.
- C.
Jump clear.
- 19.When is the forklift horn to be used?
- A.
Only when necessary.
- B.
To acknowledge your friend.
- C.
Only if operating on a public road.
- 20.Should the load capacity of a forklift ever be exceeded?
- A.
Only if the counterweight is increased.
- B.
Only if lifting the load within 1 metre.
- C.
Not at any time.
- 21.Is it permissible to park your forklift on a ramp or slope?
- A.
Only if left in gear.
- B.
Only if wheel chocks are used.
- C.
Only if the forks are on the ground.
- 22.How often is a forklift operator required to check the brakes?
- A.
Pre-operation.
- B.
Weekly.
- C.
Monthly.
- 23.How should the rated capacity of a forklift be determined by you?
- A.
Testing with various loads.
- B.
Reading the load plate.
- C.
Guesswork.
- 24.When is the forklift operator required to look in the direction of travel?
- A.
Always.
- B.
When persons are in the area.
- C.
When driving on uneven surfaces.
- 25.When driving a loaded forklift down a ramp, in what direction should the forks point?
- A.
Downhill.
- B.
Uphill.
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