PITO Ramp, Grade & Dock Operations

Question 1

When traveling on a ramp or incline with a loaded forklift, the load should be positioned:

Accepted Answer

Facing uphill at all times

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Facing downhill for better visibility

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Elevated to clear the ramp surface

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Tilted forward for stability

Question 2

What is the generally recommended maximum grade that a standard counterbalanced forklift should travel on?

Accepted Answer

10%

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5%

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15%

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20%

Question 3

When descending a ramp with a loaded forklift, the operator should:

Accepted Answer

Back down the ramp with the load uphill

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Drive forward at a slow, controlled speed

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Turn around at the top and coast down

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Raise the forks to improve forward visibility

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of wheel chocks on a truck trailer before loading or unloading?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the trailer from rolling away during operations

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To level the trailer floor with the dock

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To protect the trailer tires from forklift damage

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To signal to the driver that loading is in progress

Question 5

When crossing a dock plate or bridge plate, operators should:

Accepted Answer

Stop at the plate edge and check its rating before crossing

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Cross at an angle to reduce impact forces

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Accelerate slightly to cross quickly and reduce deflection time

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Ensure forks are raised above the plate surface

Question 6

Before driving a forklift onto a truck trailer, the operator must verify:

Accepted Answer

The trailer is chocked and the landing gear or dock lock is secured

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The trailer has a full fuel tank

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The trailer doors are fully removed from the opening

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The cab-over truck is positioned at least 10 feet from the dock

Question 7

How high should the forks be raised when a forklift is traveling on a ramp?

Accepted Answer

At standard travel height of 6–8 inches off the ground

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High enough to clear the ramp surface by at least 12 inches

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Fully raised to maximize ground clearance

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Forks should be lowered flat to the ramp surface