CFA Forklift Operation & Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Before each shift or before use

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Decreases because the extended load center creates more tipping moment

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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