FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Many accidents happen because the operator does which of the
following? Answer: a) uses a forklift with a known defect
b) travels an unsafe route
c) carries unsafe loads
d) uses unsafe operating techniques
⩥ When is it safe to operate the forklift from a place other than the
operator's seat? Answer: NEVER
⩥ Workers and bystanders within the danger area of the forklift should
be considered the responsibility of? Answer: THE OPERATOR
⩥ Which of the following are essential for safe operation? Answer: a)
smooth starts
b) smooth stops
c) smooth turns
, ⩥ The operator "feathers" the controls when he wants to? Answer:
MOVE THE LOAD SLOWLY
⩥ If you find a fault or suspect an unsafe condition while inspecting or
operating a forklift you should? Answer: TELL YOUR SUPERVISOR
⩥ If bystanders or a fellow worker are in danger from a raised load, you
should? Answer: SOUND YOUR HORN OR ASK THEM TO MOVE
⩥ Which of the following affect forklift safety? Answer: a) Leverage
b) Center of gravity
c) Momentum
⩥ The pivot point of a forklift is? Answer: THE FRONT AXLE
⩥ The teeter totter is a simple example of? Answer: LEVERAGE
⩥ Safe load limits for a particular forklift ... Answer: SHOULD NEVER
BE EXCEEDED
⩥ When a forklift picks up a load on the forks... Answer: THE CENTER
OF GRAVITY OF THE FORKLIFT MOVES FORWARD