EHS 138cCT Forklift
Operations Questions and Correct
Answers
John was operating his forklift in reverse and ran into a storage unit. What could
John have done to prevent this?
John should have maintained full visibility by looking in the direction of travel,
utilized mirrors or spotters, reduced his speed, and operated the forklift in
accordance with safety training, such as checking his surroundings before
reversing
Lucas is observed moving U-Box containers recklessly while operating the forklift.
As a fellow Operator, how should you react?
Immediately and safely approach and counsel Lucas on how to safely move U-Box
containers
Jessica is first to arrive at her facility in the morning and needs to operate the
forklift. What must Jessica complete before operating the forklift?
Pre-Operating Inspection & Checklist
, Jenny is operating a forklift with a load when it begins to fall. How should Jenny
react?
Remain inside the cab; let if fall
During EHS 138bCT Forklift Operations - Hands-On Skills & Knowledge
Evaluation (In-Person w/ Certifier), a Forklift Certifier was present and evaluated
you operating the forklift while performing various exercises.
True
Mario is operating the forklift when his Manager calls his cell phone. How
should Mario proceed?
Mario should not look at his phone until he's safely parked the forklift with the
forks touching the ground
Sarah approaches the forklift while you're operating with a raised load. How
should you react?
Firmly instruct Sarah to back a safe distance away until you can lower the forks/
load to the ground
Operations Questions and Correct
Answers
John was operating his forklift in reverse and ran into a storage unit. What could
John have done to prevent this?
John should have maintained full visibility by looking in the direction of travel,
utilized mirrors or spotters, reduced his speed, and operated the forklift in
accordance with safety training, such as checking his surroundings before
reversing
Lucas is observed moving U-Box containers recklessly while operating the forklift.
As a fellow Operator, how should you react?
Immediately and safely approach and counsel Lucas on how to safely move U-Box
containers
Jessica is first to arrive at her facility in the morning and needs to operate the
forklift. What must Jessica complete before operating the forklift?
Pre-Operating Inspection & Checklist
, Jenny is operating a forklift with a load when it begins to fall. How should Jenny
react?
Remain inside the cab; let if fall
During EHS 138bCT Forklift Operations - Hands-On Skills & Knowledge
Evaluation (In-Person w/ Certifier), a Forklift Certifier was present and evaluated
you operating the forklift while performing various exercises.
True
Mario is operating the forklift when his Manager calls his cell phone. How
should Mario proceed?
Mario should not look at his phone until he's safely parked the forklift with the
forks touching the ground
Sarah approaches the forklift while you're operating with a raised load. How
should you react?
Firmly instruct Sarah to back a safe distance away until you can lower the forks/
load to the ground
