Forklift Instructions Flashcards
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What causes most forklift tip-overs?
Answer: Turning too sharply or too fast
Sharp, fast turns shift the center of gravity outside the stability triangle, causing tip-overs.
In a lateral tip-over, the operator should:
Answer: Stay in the seat, hold on, and lean away
Staying belted and leaning away from the fall keeps the operator inside the protective cage.
The 'stability triangle' refers to:
Answer: The three points supporting forklift balance
The stability triangle connects the two front wheels and the rear axle pivot point.
Adding a heavier load to the forks moves the combined center of gravity:
Answer: Forward, toward the front axle
A heavier or extended load shifts the center of gravity forward, risking forward tip-over.
An unloaded forklift is most likely to tip:
Answer: Backward or sideways
Without a counterbalancing load, an empty forklift is more prone to rearward and lateral tip-overs.
Traveling with the forks raised high is dangerous because it:
Answer: Raises the center of gravity and reduces stability
High forks raise the center of gravity, making the forklift easier to tip.
Uneven or soft ground increases tip-over risk because it can:
Answer: Cause the truck to lean or a wheel to sink
Soft or uneven surfaces let a wheel sink or lean, shifting balance outside the stability triangle.