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True or False: Forklifts are used as powerful tools that provide ease when lifting heavy loads; they also reduce the likelihood of back injuries related to lifting.

True

False

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can increase the chances of death or injury when operating a forklift?

a) Employee has not been trained in the principals of physics that allows a forklift to lift heavy loads.

b) Employee is not familiar with how a particular forklift operates

c) Employee operates the forklift carelessly

d) Employee uses a forklift that is not safe due to malfunction, or missing parts

e) All of the above

Four most common types of forklift incidents causing death.

There are four types of forklift incidents which are most common in causing death.
They include:
Forklift overturn,
A person falls from a forklift,
A person crushed by a forklift,
Worker on foot is struck by the forklift.
Number these four types by most common using the following number format: 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Using an unapproved attachment for the forklift is dangerous because it can lead to the forklift

Multiple Choice: Please indicate, of the three load positions illustrated below, which is the most stable?

1

2

3

Multiple Choice:

When an attachment is used that could affect the capacity or safe operation of the forklift you must seek approval from: (Choose any that apply)

Forklift manufacturer

Another Labourer

A Certified Trainer

A Truck Driver

The Maintenance Department

One of the office workers

The Dispatcher

True or False: An untrained operator of a forklift can be as dangerous as an unlicensed operator of a motor vehicle.

True

False

Multiple Choice: Which of the following IS NOT an instance where refresher training should be given to a forklift operator:

a) He/she has been involved in accident

b) He/ she has had a near miss

c) He/ she performed using unsafe operations

d) A new type of forklift has been purchased

e) There has been a change in workplace conditions

f) None, all are instances where refresher training is necessary.

True or False: The employer must have a record showing that each forklift operator was trained. Those documents include names of operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and name of trainer.

True

False

Multiple Choice: please select the answer which best finishes the sentence: The forklift operator has to be re-evaluated at his/ her workplace every ___________;

18 months

3 years

5 years

True or False: Employers have the right to choose who has the appropriate knowledge, training and experience to be responsible for evaluating other forklift operators.

True

False

True or False: You can place your hands and feet outside of the operators compartment as long as your head and body are protected.

True

False

Why is it important to not drive a forklift fast or round corners quickly?

a) Rear steering makes it difficult to stop quickly or swerve and still maintain control

b) It can be dangerous for other employees in the vicinity

c) Both A and B

True or False: If you drive a forklift on an incline, you must keep the load on the uphill side of the slope. Otherwise you may have no weight on the wheels that steer and can lose control.

True

False

Multiple Choice: Backrest extension on the forks is used to prevent the load from falling rearward toward the operator in conditions such as;

Acceleration

Sudden Stops

Driving on an uneven surface

All of the above

True or False: The overhead guard is designed to withstand the impact from the full load.

True

False

True or False: Operator’s restraints will hold you in the seat if you strike an object or if the forklift overturns. You are required to wear restraints such as a lap bar, or seat belt.

True

False

Multiple Choice: If your forklift begins to overturn, you should;

a) Stay in the seat, hold on firmly and lean in the opposite direction of fall

b) Immediately jump out of the protective cage

c) Secure your fall with your legs and hold on to the protective cage

Multiple Choice: To determine what loads are safe to lift, the operator can retain that information from;

a) The forklift training manual

b) The forklift operating instructions that came from the manufacturer

c) The data plate located on the forklift’s exterior

d) Supervisor on duty

Multiple Choice: Select the answer that finishes this sentence best. When the load is raised, the operator must continually consider the forklifts ________;

Fulcrum dimensions

Centre of gravity

Load momentum

Multiple Choice: The centre of gravity of the forklift-load combination can move outside the stability triangle if;

a) The load is tilted forward

b) The load is picked up using the tips of the forks

c) The load is tilted too far back when raised

d) The load is wide

e) Forklift movement causes the centre of gravity to shift

f) All of the above

g) None of the above

Multiple Choice: Please indicate which of the following are NOT procedures that reduce the risk of overturn, collision, or loss of the load;

a) Driving slowly on wet or slippery surfaces

b) Avoid driving over loose objects or on surfaces with ruts and holes

c) Driving downward on slopes whenever possible

d) Tilt the load backwards only enough to stabilize the load

Multiple Choice: It is very important that the forklift is checked daily for defects; indicate which of the following useful pre-use inspection procedures are.

a) Check the horn

b) Check for hydraulic leaks

c) Ensure fuel connections are tight and battery terminals are covered

d) Check running lights

e) All of the above

True or False: Never allow passengers unless the forklift was designed for a passenger

True

False

True or False: You are permitted to operate forklifts controls while standing beside the forklift

True

False

True or False: Never drive a forklift up to anyone in front of a bench or other fixed object

True

False

Multiple Choice: Failure to secure the truck or trailer with blocks (or a dock mounted vehicle restraint clamp) when driving a forklift into the truck’s cab can cause;

a) The forklift to lose stability and overturn

b) The forklift to fall between the trailer and the dock

c) Nothing, this is not a necessary procedure

True or False: in order to prevent the forklifts wheels from lodging in the space between the dock and the truck bed, it is very important that a portable dock is made secure.

True

False

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common pallet stacking pattern?;

a) Block

b) Brick

c) Pinwheel

d) Windmill

Multiple Choice: Which of the following are safe loading procedures?

a) Never place heavy loads on top of light loads

b) Observe maximum stacking quantities and orientation if printed on cartons

c) Know the load bearing capacity of your rack or storage loft destination

d) Ensure the rack legs and support members are not bent or disconnected

e) All of the above

True or False: If you leave a forklift unattended and are 25 feet away or more, lower the forks to the ground, set controls on neutral, turn off the power and set the brakes.

True

False

True or False: if you are within 25 feet of the forklift and have left it unattended, you only need to lower the forks, and set the brakes. (Controls to neutral)

True

False

Multiple Choice: What is considered acceptable when lifting and lowering people?

a) If the person being lifted has a good footing on the forks, lift them slowly and gently

b) Never allow anyone to be lifted while standing on the forks or on a pallet lifted by the forks

c) The forklift must be equipped with a platform that must have a standard guardrail which includes a top trail

d) Both B and C are correct.

True or False: A ventilated area is important even for propane powered forklift

True

False

True or False: It is highly important that operators observe forklift operations in their daily work and take prompt corrective action to correct careless or unsafe procedures.

True

False

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