Quality Control & Inspection Flashcards
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A forklift operator notices the horn does not work during the pre-operation inspection. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Remove the forklift from service until the horn is repaired
A non-functioning horn is a safety defect; the forklift must be taken out of service until repaired, as the horn is a required safety device per OSHA standards.
During inspection, the operator finds the forklift's load backrest extension is missing. What should occur?
Answer: Tag out the forklift and notify the supervisor
The load backrest extension prevents loads from falling onto the operator; its absence requires the unit be removed from service and reported.
What is the primary purpose of inspecting the forklift's data plate during a pre-operation check?
Answer: To check load capacity and attachment configurations
The data plate provides critical load capacity information including rated capacity with and without attachments, which the operator must know before handling any load.
Which condition of the forklift's carriage requires immediate removal from service?
Answer: Carriage bar is bent or cracked
A bent or cracked carriage bar is a structural defect that compromises load handling safety and requires immediate removal from service.
An operator discovers hydraulic fluid pooling beneath the forklift before a shift. The correct action is to:
Answer: Remove the forklift from service and report the leak to maintenance
Hydraulic fluid leaks indicate a compromised system that can lead to sudden loss of load control; the forklift must be removed from service immediately.
During the inspection, the operator tests the service brakes and finds they feel spongy. This indicates:
Answer: There may be air in the hydraulic brake lines or fluid is low
Spongy brake feel typically indicates air in the hydraulic brake lines or low brake fluid, both of which reduce braking effectiveness and require maintenance.
What is the correct procedure if a forklift is found defective at the end of one shift before the next shift begins?
Answer: Attach a defect tag and complete a written report so the next operator and maintenance are informed
Defective forklifts must be tagged out of service with a written defect report to ensure the next operator and maintenance personnel are clearly notified.