Workplace Forklift Flashcards
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If a sit-down forklift begins to tip over, what should a seat-belted operator do?
Answer: Stay in the seat, brace, lean away from the fall, and hold the wheel
The safest action is to stay belted in, brace against the wheel, and lean away from the direction of the tip.
What is the primary purpose of the overhead guard on a forklift?
Answer: To protect the operator from falling objects
The overhead guard protects the operator from falling objects and debris.
Riding on the forks or allowing another person to ride the truck is:
Answer: Prohibited unless a proper approved work platform is used
Passengers and riding on forks are prohibited; personnel may only be elevated on an approved secured platform.
When elevating a worker on an approved forklift platform, which practice is required?
Answer: The operator stays at the controls and the platform is secured to the carriage
The operator must remain at the controls and the platform must be securely attached; the truck should not travel while elevated.
What is the correct response if pedestrians are in the forklift's path?
Answer: Stop, make eye contact, and yield the right of way
Pedestrians have the right of way; the operator should stop, make eye contact, and let them pass.
Why is carbon monoxide a concern when operating an internal-combustion forklift indoors?
Answer: It is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning without adequate ventilation
Combustion engines emit carbon monoxide, an invisible toxic gas requiring proper ventilation indoors.
Before dismounting a forklift, an operator should always:
Answer: Lower the forks, set the parking brake, and neutralize controls
Lowering forks, setting the brake, and neutralizing controls prevents unintended movement when dismounting.