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1. Common accidents involving forklifts are:(Required)

a. Back or neck strains.

b. Pedestrians being struck.

c. Turnovers.

d. All of the above

2. Factors that contribute to forklift turnovers are:(Required)

a. Turning sharply or braking.

b. Carrying an unstable load.

c. Collisions.

d. Carrying down an incline.

e. All of the above

3. Forklift Safety Checks are required.(Required)

a. At the end of each shift.

b. One time per week.

c. Every shift before use.

d. Only when you suspect something wrong.

4. When mounting a forklift always use:(Required)

a. The left side of the lift.

b. 3 points of contact.

c. The steering wheel with both hands.

d. The overhead protection as a hand hold.

5. When getting off of a forklift you should:(Required)

a. Set the parking break.

b. Lower your forks.

c. Park in an isle to remain visible.

d. Both A and B.

6. Before lifting a load you should:(Required)

a. Honk your horn.

b. Engage the parking brake.

c. Make sure the load is not beyond the load capacity of the lift.

d. Make sure the load stack is not above 48 inches.

7. The load center is:(Required)

a. The distance from the heel of the forks to the loads center of gravity.

b. The distance from the center of the front wheels to the forks.

c. Not important if the load is 10% of the load capacity.

d. Fulcrum point of the lift.

8. If the load is too heavy for a forklift you should:(Required)

a. Use 2 lifts at the same time.

b. Use a forklift with a different lifting capacity.

c. Counter balance the rear of the lift.

d. Slide the load with the lift instead of picking it up.

9. If the weight of the load is unevenly distributed you should:(Required)

a. Re-arrange the load.

b. Lift it from the side.

c. Tilt the load farther back to stabilize the load.

d. Reduce the height of the load.

10. Always consider the weight of the load to ensure it is within the weight capability of the lift.(Required)

a. True

b. False

11. Only raise the forks whenever:(Required)

a. Moving in reverse.

b. Moving slowly forward.

c. You have selected your load.

d. You have stopped the lift.

12. Do not lift the load if:(Required)

a. The load is not appropriately balanced

b. The load is at the heel of the forks

c. The load is within the capacity of the lift.

d. All of the above.

13. When traveling with a load you should tilt the load back to ensure the stability of the load.(Required)

True

False

14. When parking your lift in an unauthorized area always leave it running so it can be easily moved.(Required)

True

False

15. When parking your lift:(Required)

a. Lower the forks to the ground.

b. Set the parking brake.

c. Put the controls in neutral.

d. All of the above.

16. If carrying a large load that blocks your vision you should drive in reverse to see clearly.(Required)

True

False

17. When carrying a load always keep the load:(Required)

a. Tilted forward.

b. On the uphill side.

c. 24 inches off the ground.

d. Strapped to the forklift.

18. Always slow down and sound your horn when:(Required)

a. Approaching a corner or intersection.

b. Approaching a pedestrian.

c. In areas where vision is obstructed.

d. All of the above.

19. Never allow someone to ride on the forklift with you.(Required)

True

False

20. Never raise or lower a load while the forklift is moving.(Required)

True

False

21. In the event of a turnover you should.(Required)

a. Jump out of the lift to avoid being hit.

b. Sound the horn for help.

c. Move in the opposite direction.

d. Stay within the confines of the lift, hold tight to the steering wheel, brace your feet, and lean away from the impact.

22. Never allow anyone to walk under the load of the forklift.(Required)

True

False

23. Never allow others to borrow your forklift unless:(Required)

a. You are sure they have driven one before.

b. You know they have been trained and authorized to do so at your facility.

c. The have been working at your facility for over a year.

d. They have a valid driver’s license to drive a car.

24. When someone needs to have a conversation with you always:(Required)

a. Move the lift to a safe area.

b. Stop the lift.

c. Engage the parking brake.

d. Put the lift in neutral.

e. Never allow anyone to lean on, prop their foot, or have any contact with the lift while you are mounted.

f. All of the above.

25. Always give way to pedestrians when driving your lift.(Required)

True

False

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Lift Truck Safety Theory Test

You Must Score a 90% or Above to Pass