WorksheetsM10 NCCER Introduction to Material Handling
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What should be ensured when moving a material cart on an incline or declined surface?
the load is cushioned with moving pads to prevent slippage
the hand brake is withing reach
the hydraulic ram has been removed
the load does not exceed the labeled weight capacity
What should be used to transport a bottle of compressed gas?
tunnel buggy
cylinder cart
hand truck
wheelbarrow
What is the fall zone for a forklift operation?
a minimum of 30' diameter circle around the forklift
twice the length of the base of the forklift
the area directly beneath the load
twice the width of the object being lifted
What is the meaning of the forklift hand signal for dog everything?
pause
lower the tines
tilt the mast back
creep forward
What should always be done when using hand signals?
stand on something at least 2' high
maintain eye contact with the operator
wear reflective gloves
ensure the backup alarm can be heard
What device may have a rotating table surface and/or spikes on the table surface for a better grip?
pallet jack
roller skid
pallet conveyor
accumulating conveyor
What is the proper procedure to lift objects?
lift with the back, keep legs straight, and keep arms up
bend over with the knees straight, feet together, and then lift
lift with the arms , keep legs straight and keep head up
lift with the legs, keep back straight, and keep head up
What should be done before attempting to lower an overhead load?
put on back support belt
shrink wrap the load
size up the load
get a forklift
Where should materials NEVER be stacked or stored?
on pallets
outdoors
on scaffolds
in cabinets
What should be ensured before attempting to lift any material?
use a safety harness
ensure the stacking ratio is not greater that 3:1
look for any protruding nails, wires, or sharp edges
Two of which types of knots are commonly used to tie a clove hitch?
bowlines
square
half
slip
When stacking bags of material that are the same width, how should a worker cross-key the bags?
until the stack reaches 4'
in each tier above 7'
all the way to the top of the pile
every 10 bags high
