CFA Load Handling & Warehouse Management 3

Question 1

What is the danger of exceeding the rated capacity on only one side of the forks?

Accepted Answer

It creates an uneven load that can tip the forklift sideways

Answer

An off-center overload creates lateral instability, risking a sideways tip even if total weight is within rated capacity.

Question 2

When should a forklift operator check the load center distance marked on the data plate?

Accepted Answer

Every time an attachment changes the load geometry

Answer

Attachments change the effective load center, which can significantly reduce actual safe capacity.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a load backrest extension on a forklift?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the load from falling backward onto the mast and operator

Answer

The load backrest extension acts as a barrier to stop loads from sliding back into the mast or operator's compartment.

Question 4

A warehouse aisle is marked with a yellow floor stripe. What does this stripe typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The boundary of the forklift travel lane

Answer

Yellow floor stripes typically designate forklift traffic lanes to separate vehicle and pedestrian paths.

Question 5

When traveling on a ramp with a loaded forklift, which direction should the load face?

Accepted Answer

Always face the load uphill regardless of direction

Answer

The load must always face uphill on a ramp to prevent the load from sliding off the forks due to gravity.

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