COMPREHENSIVE EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Accidents happen because. Answer: Use with known defect, unsafe
route, unsafe loads, unsafe operating techniques
⩥ When is it safe to operate forklift outside of drivers' seat. Answer:
Never
⩥ Bystanders within danger range of machine. Answer: Operator's
responsibility
⩥ Essential for safe operation. Answer: Smooth turns, starts and stops
⩥ Feathering. Answer: Move load slowly
⩥ Defect found on machine. Answer: Contact supervisor
⩥ Bystanders in danger zone with raised load. Answer: Sound horn and
ask them to move
, ⩥ Pivot point of forklift. Answer: Front axle
⩥ Teeter totter. Answer: Leverage
⩥ Safe load limits on specific forklifts. Answer: Should never be
exceeded
⩥ Forks pick up load. Answer: Center of gravity moves forward
⩥ Forward tipping happens when. Answer: Center of gravity is on the
opposite side of the front axle
⩥ Momentum is created by. Answer: Starting, stopping and turning
⩥ Stability is affected by. Answer: weight distribution, axle length, and
wheel base
⩥ Dangers increase as forklift is raised. Answer: Tipping, loss of
steering, momentum