Welcome to our OSHA Forklift test answers page, where you’ll find comprehensive and accurate solutions to common questions on forklift safety and operation. Whether you’re a forklift operator seeking to refresh your knowledge or an employer looking to test your staff’s understanding, our page is the ultimate resource for forklift test answers.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the most common type of lift truck accident? | Truck Tipped Over |
| Whilst operating the lift truck in the working environment it is: | The operator’s responsibility to be aware of pedestrians at all times |
| If a fault develops on the machine during operation, operators should: | Park the machine and report the fault immediately to the manager/supervisor |
| The load centre on a counterbalanced fork lift truck is: | The distance from the front face of the forks to the centre of gravity of the load |
| If you have been trained to operate a sit down four wheel lift truck,you are also qualified to operate a stand up reach truck. | False |
| When is completion of the pre-operation inspection checklist necessary? | Daily, At the beginning of every shift. |
| Only trained and authorized operators are allowed to operate a forklift. | True |
| Is it O.K. to operate a lift truck that does not have a Data plate or the Data plate is damaged or unreadable. | No |
| When traveling with a load on a level surface,you should raise the forks approximately how high from the floor. | 4-6 inches |
| Loads should always be carried with the mast tilted to the forward-most position. | False |
| When is it O.K. to give someone a ride on the forklift. | Never |
| The rear-end steering of a fork lift: | Causes the rear end swing to the outside of the turn. |
| When depositing a load,lower the forks until there is slack in the chains before backing out. | False |
| Why is Lift truck operator safety training most important? | Helps prevent accidents |
| All lift trucks have the same controls and gauges. | False |
| Is a fork truck considered in good working operating condition even if some of the gauges are broken? | No |
| Person charging or replacing the battery of an electric lift truck should always wear. | Protective Gloves,Eye or face protection,An apron resistant to battery acid. |
| If you know how to drive a car,you also know how to drive a lift truck. | False |
| What should be done to a lift truck that is found to be in need of repair,defective or in any way unsafe to operate. | Inform supervisor immediately and take out of service. |
| What should the operator do before driving a lift truck into a trailer? | Make sure the trailer is able to handle the additional weight of lift truck,check tire blocks are securely in place on trailers tires,inspect the dock leveler or dock plate. |
| When traveling up or down a grade or ramp,the load should always point uphill. | True |
| Who is responsible for preventing accidents in the workplace? | Everyone |
| These are the items that will take your lift truck out of service. | Leaking hydraulics hoses,faulty brakes,steering problem,parking brake will not engage. |
| If a load appears to be improperly stacked or unstable. | Straighten the load so it is safe to move. |
| Is it ok to do a quick battery charge duing a lunch break on an electric lift truck? | No, because not letting the battery fully charge can damage the battery. |
| When refueling a gas or diesel lift truck. | Never leave the engine running,or fill tank until there is a slight overflow. |
| Pedestrians should always yield right of way to lift trucks. | False, people always have right if way |
| If a lift truck begins to tip over sideways,the operator should? | Stay in truck and ride out the tip over. |
| It is safe to give someone a ride on your lift truck. | False |
| Employers must provide training and evaluation with employees | All of the above. |
| An operator must inspect PIT for damage at the beginning of each shift, report the damage to the supervisor & take out of service until repaired. | True |
| An operator must engage the brakes prior to dismounting. | True |
| If an operator is assigned to a different type of truck, he/she should apply the general safety rules and guidelines and does not need additional training. | False |
| Formal Instruction, practical training and evaluation of each operator is required at least once every 4 years. | False |
| When refueling or recharging a powered industrial truck the operator should? | All of the above |
| 10-15% of forklift accidents are, at least in part, caused by inadequate training. | False |
| Only the supervisor needs to know the load capacity and center of gravity for the forklift. | False |
| Copies of forklift certifications as well as copies of the test taken and evaluations of the driving must be retained. | True |
| The employer is not required to enforce forklift inspections to check on damage and remove from service until repaired, as well as maintain a written record of the inspections. | False |
| The lift truck should normally be driven: | At a speed consistent with the type of load and general working conditions |
| What is the main purpose of the overhead guard? | To protect the operator if loose items such as boxes etc are dropped from height |
| When a laden lift truck is being driven on a ramp/incline the load should face: | Uphill |
| When sounding the horn you should give a few sharp blasts, this is because: | Several short blasts will attract more attention than one long continuous one |
| In order to lift a laden pallet safely the fork width should be adjusted so that: | Spread so there is an equal weight on each fork arm |
| If a load appears to be stacked unsafely and in danger of collapse the forklift operator should: | Leave the load alone, cordon off the area and inform the supervisor/manager |
| When leaving the machine the key should be switched off and removed. This is: | To prevent unauthorised persons from using the machine |
| The Health and Safety At Work Act applies to: | Everyone |
| A truck has a rated capacity of 2000 kg at 500 mm load centre. This means: | That it will not safely pick up a load of 2200 kg. |
| Lift trucks use a hydraulic cylinder attached to chains to raise and lower the forks. | True |
| Wide and long loads are more unstable than other types of loads. | True |
| Before loading or unloading a trailer at a loading dock, you should: – Inspect the floor of the trailer to ensure that it will support the lift truck and the load. – Chock the wheels of the trailer. – Make sure that dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure. | |
| A brake pedal that sinks to the floor under continued pressure is in good operating condition. | False |
| All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with a clutch. | False |
| Of the three load positions illustrated above, which is the most stable? | Tilted back |
| The front wheels of a lift truck serve as the ___ between the weight of the truck and the weight of the load being carried. | Fulcrum point |
| In order to solve an “Inch Pound Equation”, you must use information provided on a truck’s data plate. | True |
| The three major parts of a lift truck are the body (truck), overhead guard, and hydraulic lift. | True |
| You can place your hands and feet outside of the operator’s compartment, as long as your head and body are protected. | False |
| Always check the air pressure in tires from the side, not by facing the tread. | False |
| The load capacity of a truck can be found on its data plate. | True |
| Which of the following is NOT a type of lift truck? | Air-cooled Powered |
| All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with controls which allow you to raise/lower and tilt the forks. | True |
| If the mechanism on your lift fails, you should try to repair the chains or hydraulic system yourself. | False |
| It is part of your job to complete a Daily Operator’s Report after you have thoroughly inspected your lift truck. | True |
| If your truck starts to tip over: – Don’t jump – Stay in your seat – Grip the wheel securely – Brace yourself with your feet | |
| What is wrong with this illustration? The truck is going down an incline, facing it with the forks which have a load on them. | Driving in the wrong direction |
| The gauge on the right is a/n: (C to H range) | None of the above |
| The most important safety device on your lift truck is ___. | You |
| Rear wheel steering is used on lift trucks because it gives the operator greater control when using the forks. | True |
| You can stand under the forks, if the engine of the lift truck is turned off. | False |
| Anyone who has a valid driver’s license can operate a lift truck. | False |
| When parking or leaving your truck, you should: – Park or leave your truck in a safe area away from traffic. – Lower the forks until they are flat on the floor. – Turn off the engine. – Set the parking brake and set the directional control to neutral. | |
| When transporting a load, you should not raise your load more than 8″ off the ground. | True |
| You can drive a lift truck over any type of surface. | False |
| Which of the following should NOT be allowed during the refueling or recharging process? | Keep a flame burning nearby to burn off unwanted vapors or gases. |
| An unladen lift truck should have it’s forks pointing down a gradient. This is to improve: | Stability, traction and braking |
| Providing you are on flat ground, if the load obscures your view you should: | Travel in reverse and look in the direction of travel |
| When using hydraulic controls the following control(s) of the machine should be used: | The parking brake and neutral gear |
| What is the correct way to approach a stack? | Stop about 6 inches (150 mm) from the stack, apply the parking brake and raise the forks |
| When travelling with a laden lift truck on level ground the position of the load should be: | With the load as close to the ground as is practical, with back tilt applied to stabilise load |
| Forklift must travel with load close to ground and at safe speed. | True |
| You can find out load capacity, lift hight and forklift weight by reading? | Manufacturers plate |
| How often should pre-start be done? | Daily |
| The lever to move forks up/down is the? | Left |
| Forlift driver must always look? | In the direction of travel |
| Who can operate forklift? | Trained and authorized workers |
| How many people are permitted to ride on a forklift? | Only the operator |
| What is the first thing to do before driving into a trailer? | Check that the rear wheels have been chocked |
| When traveling down a ramp or incline: | Back down when loaded |
| Who has the right-of-way? | Pedestrians |
| How high should a load be carried on a smooth surface? | 2 to 4 inches if possible |
| Who is responsible for checking the security of a trailer before loading or unloading? | The forklift operator |
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