3.5 Powered Load Handling Equipment

Question 1

The main hazards associated with forklift trucks are:

Answer 1

Instability
Falling loads
Propulsion systems
Working at height
Collisions

Question 2

What does FOPS and ROPS stand for?

Answer 2

Falling object protective structure

Roll over protective structure

Question 3

Hazards associated with propulsion systems

Answer 3

Batteries

Diesel/petrol

LPG

Question 4

Operator training should be carried out by a competent person and always include the
three stages of training:

Answer 4

basic training

specific job training

familiarisation training