Forklift certification Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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An operator finds a forklift that has been involved in a collision. Before placing it back in service, what must occur?
Answer: The forklift must be inspected and cleared by a qualified maintenance technician
After any collision, a qualified maintenance technician must inspect the forklift for hidden structural or mechanical damage before it is returned to service.
During operation, the forklift's warning alarm for low battery charge activates. What should the electric forklift operator do?
Answer: Immediately park the forklift and swap or charge the battery according to facility procedures
Operating with a critically low battery can cause sudden power loss; the operator must follow facility procedures to safely swap or charge the battery.
A forklift operator is working in a cold storage facility and the forklift stalls unexpectedly. What is the safest immediate action?
Answer: Lower the forks, set the parking brake, and report the stall to maintenance
The operator must lower the forks to the ground to eliminate the hazard of elevated load, engage the parking brake, and contact maintenance for assistance.
What is the correct procedure if a forklift overturns and the operator is pinned or unable to exit?
Answer: Stay calm, do not move unnecessarily, and call for help
Moving unnecessarily can worsen injuries or shift the forklift; the operator should stay calm, avoid movement, and call for emergency assistance.
During an emergency facility evacuation, what should a forklift operator do with the forklift?
Answer: Lower the forks, shut off the engine, set the brake, and evacuate on foot
The operator must lower the forks, shut off the engine, apply the parking brake, and then evacuate on foot — blocking exits with a forklift creates an additional hazard.
An operator notices the forklift's steering feels unresponsive on one side. What should be done?
Answer: Park the forklift immediately, remove it from service, and tag it out for repair
Any steering defect makes the forklift unsafe to operate; it must be removed from service immediately and tagged out until repaired by a qualified technician.
A forklift's horn fails to work during a pre-shift inspection. What should the operator do?
Answer: Report the horn failure, tag out the forklift, and do not operate it until repaired
A non-functional horn is a safety defect that requires the forklift to be removed from service and tagged out until the horn is repaired.