Equipment Operation Flashcards

When traveling with a loaded forklift on an incline, the operator should position the load:

Answer: Facing uphill to keep the load stable

Traveling with the load uphill prevents the load from sliding off the forks and keeps the center of gravity over the drive wheels.

What is the primary purpose of the forklift's overhead guard?

Answer: To protect the operator from falling objects

The overhead guard protects the operator from small falling objects but is not designed to withstand the impact of a full load drop.

A forklift's load capacity rating applies when the load center is at:

Answer: 24 inches from the fork face

Standard load capacity ratings assume a 24-inch load center, meaning the load's center of gravity is 24 inches from the face of the forks.

When should a forklift operator sound the horn?

Answer: At every intersection and when pedestrians may be present

Operators should sound the horn at all intersections and whenever pedestrians or other equipment may be in the vicinity to warn of their approach.

Which condition requires an operator to immediately remove a forklift from service?

Answer: A cracked fork tine detected during pre-shift inspection

A cracked fork tine is a critical structural defect that can cause the fork to fail under load, requiring the truck to be tagged out until repaired.

What should an operator do when approaching a blind corner or intersection?

Answer: Slow down, sound the horn, and yield to pedestrians

At blind corners, operators must slow down, sound the horn, and be prepared to yield to pedestrians or other vehicles that may be crossing.

When parking a forklift at the end of a shift, the forks should be:

Answer: Lowered fully to the floor with the mast tilted forward slightly

Forks should be fully lowered to the floor at shutdown to prevent a trip hazard and reduce strain on the hydraulic system.