Forklift certification Certification Forklift Instructions 5

Question 1

When leaving a forklift unattended, the operator must:

Accepted Answer

Lower forks, set brake, turn off, remove key

Answer

Forks down, brake set, power off, and key removed prevent unauthorized or accidental movement.

Question 2

A forklift is considered 'unattended' when the operator is:

Accepted Answer

25 feet away or out of view

Answer

OSHA defines unattended as the operator 25 feet or more away or out of sight of the truck.

Question 3

Pedestrians always have the right of way, so operators should:

Accepted Answer

Yield and stop if needed

Answer

Operators must yield to pedestrians and stop when necessary to avoid injury.

Question 4

Only who is permitted to be lifted on the forks?

Accepted Answer

No one, unless on an approved work platform

Answer

People may only be raised using an approved, secured work platform — never on bare forks.

Question 5

The safe following distance behind another forklift is about:

Accepted Answer

Three truck lengths

Answer

Maintaining about three truck lengths gives room to stop safely.

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