Forklift certification Load Handling and Stability Flashcards
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A load that extends well beyond the ends of the forks primarily affects what?
Answer: The effective load center, reducing safe capacity
A long or overhanging load moves the load center outward, lowering the truck's safe lifting capacity.
What is the safest way to handle a load that shifts or looks unstable during travel?
Answer: Stop, lower the load, and re-secure or re-position it
Stop safely, lower the load, and correct the problem before continuing.
When two loads of different weights must be moved, why does the heavier one require more caution?
Answer: It shifts the center of gravity forward more, increasing forward tip risk
Heavier loads push the combined center of gravity farther forward, raising the risk of a forward tip-over.
What should an operator do before lifting a load on a dock plate or bridge plate?
Answer: Confirm it is secured and rated for the truck and load weight
Dock and bridge plates must be secured and rated for the combined truck and load weight before crossing.
Traveling with forks and load too low so they drag or catch can cause what?
Answer: Sudden stops that pitch the load forward or destabilize the truck
Forks that catch on the floor or obstacles can jerk the truck and throw the load forward.
Why must you keep the load and forks tilted back while carrying a load down a ramp with the load pointed uphill?
Answer: To keep the load cradled and prevent it from sliding off
Back-tilt with the load facing uphill cradles the load and stops it from sliding off during descent.
What is the best practice for load capacity when using an attachment such as a clamp or side-shifter?
Answer: Use the reduced capacity shown for that attachment on the data plate
Attachments add weight and shift the load center, so the truck's derated attachment capacity must be used.