Forklift Operator Safety

The Impact of a forklift colliding with other objects is:

• Less than colliding with a car

• Greater than colliding with a car

• About the same as colliding with a car

Forklift operator training is important because it can prevent most accidents.

• True

• False

For Safe operation of a forklift that is carrying a load, the center of gravity must be outside the stability triangle.

• True

• False

When loading a forklift, you must locate the center of gravity of the load.

• True

• False

The preoperational inspection begins in the operator seat.

• True

• False

In the event of a tipover, what should you do?

• Try to jump clear

• Stay Seated with seat belt fastened

• Either of these

Which of these could cause a tipover?

• Abrupt stop with capacity load

• Turning corner with unbalanced load

• Both of these

When operating a forklift on the dock, you must:

• Check dock plate to make sure it's secure

• Check trailer nose to make sure it's supported

• Both of these

An attachment added to a forklift could reduce the load capacity.

• True

• False

It is safe to stand under the raised forks as long as the forklift's brake is engaged.

• True

• False