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6 - Fork Lift Trucks Flashcards

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What does the choice of truck depend on

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Space available
Type of work
Capital cost
Running costs

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Different trucks

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Reach trucks
Counterbalance trucks
Hand pallet trucks
Electric pedestrian truck
Turret truck

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Advantages of reach trucks

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Can operate in narrower aisles than counter balance trucks
More storage space is available
Load is carried within wheel base, more stable
Operator sits at right angles to direction of travel, reducing driver fatigue when reversing

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Disadvantages of reach trucks

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High wear and tear
Small wheels make reach trucks unsuitable for use on uneven floors or wet and sloping ground
Battery operated so slower in operation than counter balance

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Describe a coutner balance truck

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Carry load in front axle
weight of load counterbalanced by weight of battery unit
extra weights added to rear of vehicle if necessary
driven by electricity, gas or diesel

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Advantages of counter balance trucks

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highly manouvrable, can cope with slopes
Can move heavy loads over long distances

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Disadvantages of counterbalance trucks

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Need relatively wide aisles to work in
Driver faces forward, increasing level of fatigue

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Describe electric powered counterbalance truck

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Can charge batteries at off peak times
low running costs
clean operation
need to be fully charged at start of work

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Describe gas powered counterbalance trucks

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More power and greater speed than electric
Can be used with pre-filled or re-fillable tanks
relatively expensive to operate
Adequate ventilation, regular carbon monoxide testing and effective vehicle maintenance are essential to avoid build up of exhaust fumes

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Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning

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Dull headache
weakness
dizziness
nausea or vomitting
shortness of breath
confusion
blurred vision
loss of consciousness

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Description of diesel counterbalance trucks

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Easy to fuel, powerful, fast, flxible
Exhaust fumes are dangerous in enclosed spaces and can taint flour
only used outdoors

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Description of hand pallet truck

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Cheapest and most basic
wheeled platform inserted into openings of pallet
platform raised hydraullically, lifting pallet from ground so load is concentrated on rollers

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Advantages of hand pallet trucks

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Compact design, can move pallets to areas that are usually inaccessible to powered FLTs
Easy to move
Cheapest form of FLT

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Disadvantages of hand pallet trucks

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Can only lift about 5cm
require great deal of physical effort - associated safety and health risks
slow stock movement
impractical where ground is uneven or sloping

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Description of electric pedestrian truck

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Common, reasonably cheap, same advatnages as hand pallet truck
no physical effort to move, can travel over slight slopes

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Describe turret trucks

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AKA very narrow aisle trucks
highly specialised
used in high density warehousing
require special racking
not suitable for direct loading

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If the aisles are narrow, what truck is more suitable

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Reach truck

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If space is not a main consideration, what truck is more suitable

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Counterbalance truck

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What truck is commonly used for load marshalling

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Counterbalance truck

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If goods to be marshalled are readily accessible, what truck is best

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Pedestrian truck

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What are the considerations for truck loading

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Road surface
Speed of loading required
whether loading is done from a raised platform or ground level

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If loading is from ground on an even surface, what truck is used

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Counterbalance or reach truck

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If ground is uneven what truck can never be used

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Reach truck - wheels to small

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If loading from a raised platform, what truck can be used

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Pedestrian truck

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What safety devices are available for a FLT
Warning lights audible/visual reversing alarms speed limiters seat belt inhibitors weight indicators camera systems fleet monitoring systems
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What daily checks are carried out on an FLT
Faults from the previous day obvious leaks hydrualic fluid level Mast and carriage Chains and fixing bolts forks backrest/extension attachments tyres/wheels/nuts seat and seatbelts steering service and parking brakes operating controls operating system warning lights safety guards and covers bodywork
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Daily checks of a petrol/diesel FLT
Fuel level engine oil/coolant battery fan/other belts inching pedal
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Daily checks on an electric FLT
Electrolyte levels cable connections general cleanliness battery security
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What do FLT drivers have to be
over 18, fit, good eyesight, hearing, and reflexes
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What do FLT drivers have to be licensed in
Safe truck operation How a truck works Load capacities and principles of balance stacking and destacking techniques
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How often are FLT refresher courses
3 Years
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What are site safety reminders
Keys to vehicles kept secure when not in use Passengers never allowed on FLTs Never parked with forks raised Never carry more than rate capacity Operators know signalling system and traffic systems used on site
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What are the design considerations for building a warehouse
Land space available Storage requirements Labour force required Capital cost of handling machinery
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What storage requirements should be considered
Atmospheric conditions and storage life of products Price fluctuation or products Warehouse design for correct stock rotation Method of storage should minimise risk of damage to product Risk of infestation should be minimised Space allowed for bought in products and mill additives stored Space required for picking and marshalling loads Space for equipment and trucks to be operated safely with minimal risk of damage sufficient accommodation for chosen method of loading vehicles suitable isolation area for complaints and out of date products
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Disadvantages of a multi-storey warehouses
High capital cost of construction Cost of installing safety gates on upper floor Increased potential for damage Moving goods from one level to another is time consuming Space is wasted because of necessary supports for upper floor
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Advantages of a single storey warehouse
Cheaper to build and quicker to build
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Factors to consider when designing the layout of a warehouse
Fast moving goods allocated to nearest load points for most efficient loading times Separate section of warehouse for slower moving products Workable FIFO system which may entail use of some empty rack space to allow for stock rotation Returned goods and stock on hold should be allocated its own quarantine area Safery issues addressed with regard to pedestrian walkways, stacking methods and safe systems of work For larger warehouses, provision of several loading bays or areas will allow vehicles to be loaded at the same time
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Methods of pallet storage
Single pallet high stack Block stacking Pallet racking
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Advantages of block stacking
Good use of available space Layout of warehouse is flexible No capital expenditure required apart from pallets and forklift trucks stock can be turned over quickly
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Disadvantages of block stacking
Height to which pallets can be stacked is limited because of pressure on the bottom layer increases with stack height pallets in middle and bottom arent easily accessible increased risk of damage to the product difficult to block stack incomplete pallets pest control and cleaning are more difficult
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What are the limiting factors of stacking height
Pressure damage to bottom bags stability of the stack building height
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Considerations when choosing pallet racking
Capable of bearing weight of heaviest pallet that will be stored Sufficient width to allow forklift access between the pallet support rails but with sufficient support to allow slight flexing of pallet Front upright legs of racking fitted with short steel guard to prevent accidental and potentially serious damage to rack by forklift wheels
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What 2 factors may lead to selection of a multi-storey warehouse
Limitation on available land space Large storage capacity is required
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3 main factors when designing a warehouse
Pest free Food safe Hygienic
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5 reasons why single storey are prefered to multistory
Cheaper to build Quicker build time Can be purpose built Allows for maximum space Cost of increased height is not prohibitive
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What 2 factors must be considered when stacking IBCs
Not as stable as a pallet of bagged flour Ensure pallets are strong enough to store in racking

Module 4 - Product Handling, Storage, and Distribution (10 decks)

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