FORKLIFT QUIZ 0201X

When testing the weight of a load, how high should the load be lifted?

• 1 to 2 inches

• 3 to 4 inches

• 2 to 4 inches

• it doesnt matter

When leaving a powered industrial truck unatteneded, you should do all the following except?

• turn off the forklift

• fully lower the forks

• always keep the load titled slighlty back

• never park in front of an emergency exit

What is one of the safety guidelines when picking up a load with a forklift?

• Level the forks and slowly drive forward until load makes contact with the carriage

• overload the forklift

• rock the load back and forth

• driving with music because i want to

When picking up a load with a powered industrial truck one should do all of the following except

• stop with the fork tips about one foot from the load

• 
  back straight out until the forks have cleared

• make sure no one is standing near the load

Which of the following would NOT be considered a safety hazard when operating a forklift?

• exceeding the load capacity

• tipping the forklift over

• safe operations of the forklift

When performing an initial inspection of a powered industrial truck, one should check the hydraulics for all of the following except

• inspect leaks and loose fittings

• inspect the hydraulic fluid levels

• inspect the tires

What organization established Safety Standard 29 CFR 1910.178 covering the safe use of powered industrial trucks?

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• your SNCO

• THE OFFICER IN CHARGE

Which of the following is NOT a key requirement of the OSHA standard?

• Operator must be skills-tested by local supervisor

• forklifts must be operated in a safe manner

• only trained authorized operators are permitted to operate powered industrial trucks

What is NOT a safety guideline to consider when parking a forklift?

• Park the forklift near an emergency exit in case of fire.

• park only in autorized areas

• set the brake

• fully lower forks

The OSHA standard considers a powered industrial truck to be unattended when the operator is ___ feet or more away.

• 15

• 25 1/2

• 17

• 25