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Forklifts are fitted with saftey guards, name two guards that are fitted
to the forklift and describe there purpose. --- correct answer ---foot
guards - protects your feet, over head guard - protects from falling
objects
What kind of space should you charge the battery and why is this
important? --- correct answer ---In a well ventilated area to avoid
explosion
What is the aim of a traffic management place? --- correct answer ---
Separates forklifts from pedestrians to reduce the risk of forklift
related death or injury.
Where would you find or who would you talk to, to obtain a traffic
management plan? --- correct answer ---Manager, saftey officer,
supervisor, co-workers
What are the key things to look out for in a traffic management plan?
--- correct answer ---Direction of travel. Pedestrian walk ways,
exclusion zones, operator turning and blind spots, road surfaces
, How would you non-verbally communicate with other in an exclusion
zone --- correct answer ---Eye contact and hand signals, reverse
beeper, horn, lights, signs.
Give examples of hazards you should look for before you begin work. -
-- correct answer ---Roof height, over head lighting, over head
plumbing, racking, wall fixtures, dangerous goods, door ways,
weather ,road surfaces, vehicles, people, blind corners,
Name four different weather conditions which could be a hazards to
your forklift activities --- correct answer ---Wet and slippery, snow
and ice, strong winds, heat and sun, fog
What can be used on power lines as a warning device? --- correct
answer ---Tiger tails, power line maker balls, signs, the yellow cut out
of the man.
List at least 6 things you should think about other then hazards when
planning your forklift activity's. --- correct answer ---CLAPS:
Communications, Location of task, Attachments required, PPE, Size
and shape of the load.
Up to 132,000 volts --- correct answer ---3m
Between 132,000 and 330,000 volts --- correct answer ---6m