Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards
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During a pre-shift inspection, you notice a small crack in the overhead guard. What is the correct action?
Answer: Tag the forklift out of service and report it to a supervisor
Any structural damage to the overhead guard, including cracks, requires the forklift to be removed from service immediately and reported to a supervisor.
When inspecting forklift forks, which measurement indicates they must be replaced?
Answer: Fork blade thickness worn to 85% of original
ASME B56.1 standards require forklift forks to be removed from service when blade thickness is worn to 90% of the original — meaning 10% wear is the limit, but many references specify forks must be replaced when worn to 85% of original.
Which of the following is NOT typically checked during a forklift fluid inspection?
Answer: Transmission fluid color only
A complete fluid inspection checks levels of engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and coolant — not just the color of transmission fluid without checking its level.
A forklift's battery water level is found to be low during inspection. What should the operator do?
Answer: Report it and allow only trained battery technicians to service it
Battery maintenance, including adding water, should be performed only by trained personnel following proper procedures to prevent electrolyte hazards.
When should the operator check the tire condition on a pneumatic-tire forklift?
Answer: Before each shift as part of the pre-operation inspection
Tire condition, including inflation, cuts, and chunking, must be inspected before each shift as part of the required pre-operation inspection.
What does it mean when a forklift's mast shows visible cracks at weld points?
Answer: The forklift must be removed from service until the mast is inspected and repaired
Cracks at mast weld points are a critical structural defect that requires the forklift to be taken out of service for professional inspection and repair.
Which form is typically used to document forklift pre-shift inspection findings?
Answer: Operator daily inspection checklist
Operators use a daily pre-operation inspection checklist to document the condition of the forklift before each shift, as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178.