General Operations Flashcards
what are some ways you can determine the weight of a load (at least 4)
- weigh bridge note
- weigh the load
- weight appears on load
- calculate the load
If your vision is obstructed by the load, list 4 ways you can still safely move a load
- drive in reverse
- use a spotter
- repack load
- use mirrors
during forklift operations why is it important you monitor the load?
the load could fall off and the forklift could tip over
what way must the load face when you are driving up a ramp?
load facing up the ramp
When the forklift is loaded explain why it is unsafe to turn the forklift on a sloping surface? 2 reasons
- load could fall off
2. forklift could tip over
Why must you never raise a load over or near people?
the load cold fall causing injury or death
Are you permitted to carry other people on the forklift? explain.
Not unless the forklift is designed to do so
If you are travelling with the load raised explain what is at risk of happening?
the forklift is at risk of tipping over
What is considered a safe height of a load and fork arms during travel?
at axel height
low to ground as possible
what could happen to the forklift arm, forklift and load if you were to carry a load with only one fork arm?
- form arm could stress and bend
- forklift could tip over
- load could fall off
List 4 causes that can make a forklift tip over sideways?
- turn at speed
- turn while braking hard
- turn on ramp
- turn on uneven surface
Other than forklift tynes/forks list other types of attachments that can fit onto a forklift (4 types)
- drum clamp
- jib attachment
- carpet spike
- fork slippers
List 6 causes that can cause a forklift to tip forward
- speed
- overload
- load carried forward on fork arms
- hard braking
- driving with load raised
- driving loaded with the forks tilted forward
what are 2 safety procedures you can implement if you’re involved in a rollover of a forklift?
- lean away from point of impact
2. brace yourself and remain in forklift until it is safe to exit
why must you wear a seatbelt if the forklift is fitted with one?
- to stop the operator from falling out
2. stops the operator being propelled into the structure of the forklift
explain or indicate on the diagram where the balance point of the forklift is
the point of balance is where the front tyres touch the ground
for what reasons (list 2) must you centralise a side shift attachment before travelling?
- maintain stability of load
2. maintain stability of forklift
when stacking a load to be transported by a forklift what are some things you should consider about stacking the load before picking it up? List 3 things
- loads stacked on firm level site
- heavy goods placed at the bottom
- load not become unstable due to height
list 2 different types of plates you can use between a truck and a loading dock
- bridging plate
2. dock plate
if you are required to find the rated capacity for the forklift, where would you locate this?
forklift data plate
You are required to use a jib attachment to move a load, explain the effect on the forklift the jib attachment would have (4 effects)
- reduce load capacity
- change centre of gravity
- reduce stability of the forklift
- swing load
explain 3 things you would do as an operator if there was a failure with the forklift during operations;
- take key
- tag forklift
- report to supervisor
explain the effect the load will have on the forklift if you do not carry the load hard against the heel of the fork arms
forklifts capacity is reduced
forklift could tip
when reading a data place, what is the measurement that is most commonly written for load centre distance?
600mm
list 4 places you would never park a forklift after operating
- doorways
- first aid stations
- walk ways
- fire fighting equipment
at the completion of work what are 4 safety operational steps during parking you should do before leaving the forklift?
- lower the fork arms down
- put forklift in neutral
- apply hand brake
- remove the key
for what reason do you remove the forklift key after operating?
to prevent unauthorised use
Explain or indicate the meaning of load centre distance
the distance from the vertical face of the forks to the lands centre of gravity
