Forklift Instructions Flashcards
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When leaving a forklift unattended, the operator must:
Answer: Lower forks, set brake, turn off, remove key
Forks down, brake set, power off, and key removed prevent unauthorized or accidental movement.
A forklift is considered 'unattended' when the operator is:
Answer: 25 feet away or out of view
OSHA defines unattended as the operator 25 feet or more away or out of sight of the truck.
Pedestrians always have the right of way, so operators should:
Answer: Yield and stop if needed
Operators must yield to pedestrians and stop when necessary to avoid injury.
Only who is permitted to be lifted on the forks?
Answer: No one, unless on an approved work platform
People may only be raised using an approved, secured work platform — never on bare forks.
The safe following distance behind another forklift is about:
Answer: Three truck lengths
Maintaining about three truck lengths gives room to stop safely.
When a forklift's parking brake is set on an incline, the operator should also:
Answer: Block or chock the wheels
Chocking the wheels prevents rolling if the brake fails on a slope.
Horseplay or stunt driving on a forklift is:
Answer: Strictly prohibited
Stunt driving and horseplay are prohibited because they cause serious injuries.