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Forklift Operation & Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, how often must powered industrial trucks be examined?

    Answer: Before each shift or before use

    OSHA requires forklifts to be inspected at least daily, or before each shift when used around the clock.

  2. When is it permissible to use a forklift to elevate workers?

    Answer: Only when a secured work platform with safety rails is attached and approved procedures are followed

    Workers may be elevated on a forklift only with an approved, secured work platform that meets OSHA requirements.

  3. A forklift rated at 6,000 lbs at a 24-inch load center is used with a load centered at 36 inches. The actual capacity:

    Answer: Decreases because the extended load center creates more tipping moment

    Moving the load center farther from the forks reduces the effective lifting capacity due to increased leverage on the front axle.

  4. What should an operator do if a load is unstable or improperly stacked on the pallet?

    Answer: Stop, set the load down, and re-secure it before continuing

    Operating with an unstable load is a safety violation; the load must be corrected before any movement continues.

  5. When refueling a propane (LP gas) forklift, the operator should:

    Answer: Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and change the cylinder in a ventilated area away from ignition sources

    Propane cylinders must be changed with the engine off, in ventilated areas, and away from any ignition source to prevent fires.

  6. What is the maximum recommended grade for a standard counterbalanced forklift traveling with a load?

    Answer: The grade specified in the manufacturer's operator manual for that model

    Maximum safe grade varies by model; always consult the operator manual since exceeding it risks tipping or loss of control.

  7. When traveling down a ramp with a loaded forklift, the operator should:

    Answer: Travel in reverse so the load faces uphill

    Traveling in reverse on a downgrade keeps the load on the uphill side, maintaining stability and preventing the load from sliding forward.