Introduction

Question 1

What is a forklift?

Answer 1

A forklift is a powered industrial truck equipped with a mast and elevating load carriage with a pair of fork arms or other load handling attachment.

Question 2

What is the Fulcrum?

Answer 2

The point of balance where the front tyres touch the ground.

Question 3

a) What is “rear end swing”?

b) Why is it dangerous?

Answer 3

a) The rapid sideways movement at the rear of the forklift truck.
b) Because of its rapid sideways movement it puts pedestrians and personnel in danger of being hit by the forklift.

Question 4

Can you add extra counterweights to a forklift?

Answer 4

Only after checking the manufacturers instructions first and if authorised by the manufacturer.

Question 5

a) Name the three main guards fitted to a forklift

b) What are their respective purposes?

Answer 5

a) 1) Overhead guard
2) Load backrest/carriage
3) Foot guard
b) 1) Protects the operator from falling objects
2) Stops the load from hitting the mast and protects the operator
3) Protects the operators feet

Question 6

What is purpose of ROP (Roll Over Protection)?

Answer 6

To protect the operator in the event of a tip over (only effective if operator is wearing seat belt)

Question 7

What is the purpose of FOP (Falling Object Protection)?

Answer 7

To protect the operator of an object falls while loading or unloading with the forks elevated.

Question 8

Does all the weight behind the fulcrum work as counter-weight?

Answer 8

Yes