Materials Handling

Question 1

When performing materials-handling tasks, it is important to be _____

Answer 1

mentally and physically fit

Question 2

Loose gloves reduce ____ and may get caught on moving objects and machinery

Answer 2

grip strength

Question 3

To reduce the risk of back injuries, you must use proper _____ techniques

Answer 3

lifting

Question 4

When working with motorized lifting equipment and verbal communication is difficult, workers should rely on ____ to communicate

Answer 4

hand signals

Question 5

Reaching above _____ height can cause stress to the shoulders and back

Answer 5

shoulder

Question 6

The proper way to get tools to a worker on a higher level is to _____

Answer 6

use a rope and a bucket

Question 7

Never leave a jack under a load without ______

Answer 7

blocking it

Question 8

When handling materials with a machine, know the _____ of the object to be moved

Answer 8

weight

Question 9

An example of a motorized materials-handling device is a _____

Answer 9

concrete mule

Question 10

If your view is obstructed when handling materials, use a _____ to assist you and make sure your path is clear

Answer 10

spotter

Question 11

The area whose diameter is twice the height of the object being lifted is known as the _____.

Answer 11

Fall zone

Question 12

A(n) _____ is used to move large pieces of pipe, while a(n)_____ is used to transport medium-length pieces of pipe, tubing, or scaffolding.

Answer 12

Pipe transport; Pipe mule

Question 13

A(n)_____ is a one- or two-wheeled vehicle with handles at the rear, used to carry small loads.

Answer 13

Wheelbarrow

Question 14

A(n)_____ is a vehicle with a power-operated pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load to be lifted and moved.

Answer 14

industrial forklift

Question 15

Sometimes referred to as a Georgia buggy, a(n)_____ is a wheeled device used in place when a delivery truck or pump cannot reach.

Answer 15

Concrete mule

Question 16

A(n) _____ is similar to its industrial counterpart, except that it’s designed to be used on rough surfaces.

Answer 16

Rough terrain forklift

Question 17

Also known as dollies, _____ are two-wheeled carts that are used to transport large, heavy loads, such as gas cylinders or drums.

Answer 17

Hand truck

Question 18

The quantity of materials able to be carried, transported, or relocated at one time by a machine, vehicle, piece of equipment, or person is known as a(n)_____.

Answer 18

Load

Question 19

Also known as a power buggy, similar to a wheelbarrow, a(n) _____ is powered by an electric or gas motor.

Answer 19

Powered wheelbarrow

Question 20

The area in which a forklift may come in contact with objects or people either with the rear end or the front forks is known as the _____.

Answer 20

Work zone

Question 21

A(n)_____ is a device that includes a surface table and two, three, or four skids.

Answer 21

Roller skids

Question 22

Also known as a pallet truck, a(n) _____is a device used to lift and move heavy or stacked pallets.

Answer 22

Pallet truck

Question 23

A(n)_____ is a four-wheeled device used to transport supplies around a job site.

Answer 23

Material cart

Question 24

A machine used to transport materials from one floor to another is called a(n)_____.

Answer 24

Freight elevator

Question 25

A(n) _____ is a portable device used for raising heavy objects by means of force applied with a lever, screw, or hydraulic press.

Answer 25

Jack

Question 26

A(n) _____ is a person who walks in front of you when you are transporting a long load to ensure you have a clear, unobstructed path.

Answer 26

Spotter

Question 27

Dog everything means to _____

Answer 27

stop what you are doing

Question 28

Stack bags every ____ bags high and cross key them.

Answer 28

10

Question 29

Stack bricks no higher than _____ feet, cross key them and taper brick stacks back ___ inches for every foot above ____ feet.

Answer 29

7; 2; 4

Question 30

When carrying heavy loads with a machine, to prevent tipping keep the load _____ to the ground

Answer 30

low

Question 31

To get materials to a person on a higher or lower level than you a ____ and _____ should be used.

Answer 31

rope; bucket