Quiz

Question 1

How do most forklifts consider center of gravity?

Answer 1

24” out on forks x 24” high.

Question 2

What could happen if load center is outside of center of gravity?

Answer 2

Capacity of machine decreases

Machine could tip over

Question 3

Question 4

When is the machine most likely going to tip over?

Answer 4

When the CG moves over or beyond the front axle

Question 5

When the boom moves up and forward what does the CG do?

Answer 5

Moves with it, once CG is beyond front axle tip over is likely

Question 6

Out riggers (stabilizers)

Answer 6

Extend length of machine in turn extend CG

Question 7

If load is heavier than Load Capacity Chart what should you do?

Answer 7

1. Move machine closer to load
2. Break down load into smaller loads
3. Use a larder machine that can handle the load

Question 8

A forklifts balance is affected by what two conditions?
And describe the 2 conditions

Answer 8

Static (sitting)

Dynamic (moving)

Question 9

Static (balance) conditions include?

Answer 9

Load size

Load shape

Position of load on forks

Lift height

Amount of tilt

Tire pressure

Question 10

Dynamic conditions include?

Answer 10

Acceleration

Speed

Braking

Ramps and slopes

Raising load

Lowering load

Question 11

When is tipover likely in this picture?

Answer 11

When CG over lower wheel

Question 12

Describe picture

Answer 12

As load is raised the CG of the load exceeds the line from the CG of the machine to the lower stability point

Question 13

What to do/not do while lifting suspended loads

Answer 13

• NEVER suspend loads from forks using chains, ropes, straps etc
• always use a JIB
• need to be done per manufacturers recommendation or qualified person

Question 14

What are factors in stability?

Answer 14

Slope of operation points

Strength of soil

Question 15

Question 16

Before leaving operators position:

Answer 16

• put forklift in neutral
• apply parking brake
• fully lower forks

Question 17

Types of Required inspections

Answer 17

Visual inspections

Daily log sheet for duration of machines life

Written and signed record of all inspections

Question 18

Operator ____ have this on his persons

Answer 18

“Shall”

Hoisting license

Drivers license

Question 19

Who can give emergency signal

Answer 19

Anyone

Question 20

Number of signalers

Answer 20

One

Question 21

On loads 5% & more, load should be _____.

Answer 21

Upgrade

Question 22

Empty forks should be ________.

Answer 22

Downgrade

Back up hill so weight (engine) is in front

Question 23

Complete engage load with forks at least ____ under the load.

Answer 23

2/3

Question 24

Number one cause of death involving cranes

Answer 24

Electrocution

Question 25

Required clearance for 50 kV

Answer 25

10 feet

Question 26

Required clearance for 51-200 kV

Answer 26

15 feet

Question 27

Required clearance for 201-350kV

Answer 27

20 feet

Question 28

If contact made with power lines

Answer 28

- should remain in machine until utility company comes - no one should approach machine for rescue - if operator needs to leave, stand up without touching anything, jump while landing on both feet and shuffle away from machine

Question 29

A forklift is ______ when the operator is less than 25 feet from the truck which remains in his view.

Answer 29

Attended

Question 30

A forklift is ______ when the operator is 25 feet or more from the truck, or is out of view of the truck.

Answer 30

Unattended

Question 31

When elevating personnel, the combined weight of the platform, personnel, and material shall not exceed?

Answer 31

1/3 the rated lift capacity

Question 32

As a boom is extended, the pressure ______ on the soil under the front wheels

Answer 32

Increase

Question 33

When estimating weight never exceed what percent of load zone

Answer 33

50%

Question 34

Formula for load weight

Answer 34

Volume x unit weight

Question 35

Unit weight =

Answer 35

Density of material

Question 36

Question 37

The operator feathers controls when he wants to?

Answer 37

Move the load slowly

Question 38

If another vehicle is stopped in your path what should you do?

Answer 38

Stop and sound your horn

Question 39

The pivot point of a fork lift is the _____.

Answer 39

Front axle

Question 40

When a forktruck lifts a load up what happens?

Answer 40

The CG moves forward

Question 41

*Forward tipping will occur unless the forklifts CG is?

Answer 41

On opposite side of front axle

Question 42

*Momentum is the force created by?

Answer 42

Starting Stopping Turning

Question 43

Authorized person

Answer 43

Person approved or assigned by employer to perform specific type of duties at job site.

Question 44

Competent person

Answer 44

Capable of identifying existing predictable hazards or hazardous working conditions dangerous to employees.

Question 45

Designated person

Answer 45

Same as authorized person

Question 46

Number two cause of forklift accidents

Answer 46

Struck by lift truck

Question 47

Where are hoisting laws found in code book?

Answer 47

Chapter 146 Section 53-57

Question 48

Hoisting rules & regulation code

Answer 48

Section 53A

Question 49

Section to carry a license while operating —> can be digital copy

Answer 49

Section 54

Question 50

Section of code for violations

Answer 50

Section 54A

Question 51

Section : Prevention of entry on premises code

Answer 51

Section 55

Question 52

Section : Examiners; admin of oath to applicants code

Answer 52

Section 56

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