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Load Handling & Stability Flashcards

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  1. What does the load center distance printed on a forklift nameplate represent?

    Answer: The horizontal distance from the face of the forks to the center of gravity of the rated load

    Load center is the horizontal distance from the fork face (vertical part) to the assumed center of gravity of the load, standardly 24 inches for most units.

  2. A forklift operator notices the load is not evenly positioned on the forks before lifting. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Set the load down, reposition the forks, then re-pick the load

    An uneven load must be corrected before lifting; repositioning after elevation creates instability and risks a tip-over or dropped load.

  3. Which of the following is a correct practice when traveling with an elevated load?

    Answer: Keeping forks raised no more than 6–8 inches for clearance while maximizing stability

    Forks should be raised just 6–8 inches off the floor during travel — enough for clearance but low enough to keep the center of gravity as low as possible.

  4. What is the effect of operating a forklift on a wet or slippery floor when carrying a maximum-rated load?

    Answer: Braking distance increases and load shifting becomes more likely, reducing the effective safe capacity

    Slippery surfaces reduce traction and increase stopping distance, meaning the load may shift and the practical safe working capacity is effectively lower.

  5. When a forklift is loaded to capacity and must navigate a doorway, what measurement is critical?

    Answer: The width of the load AND the clearance height of the doorway compared to the maximum load and mast height

    Both lateral width and overhead height must be confirmed to prevent the load or mast from striking the doorway structure.

  6. An operator picks up a load and feels the rear of the forklift lifting slightly off the ground. This indicates:

    Answer: The load exceeds the counterbalance capacity and is beyond the rated limit

    Rear wheel lift means the load weight has overcome the counterbalance, shifting the tipping fulcrum forward — a critical overload condition requiring immediate load lowering.

  7. Which type of load requires the greatest caution regarding the center of gravity position?

    Answer: Loads with an uneven or offset center of gravity such as machinery with heavy components on one side

    Machinery or irregular items can have a center of gravity far from the geometric center, causing unexpected tipping even within rated weight limits.