Quiz Flashcards

1
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How do most forklifts consider center of gravity?

A

24” out on forks x 24” high.

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2
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What could happen if load center is outside of center of gravity?

A

Capacity of machine decreases

Machine could tip over

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When is the machine most likely going to tip over?

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When the CG moves over or beyond the front axle

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5
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When the boom moves up and forward what does the CG do?

A

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

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6
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Out riggers (stabilizers)

A

Extend length of machine in turn extend CG

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7
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If load is heavier than Load Capacity Chart what should you do?

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  1. Move machine closer to load
  2. Break down load into smaller loads
  3. Use a larder machine that can handle the load
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8
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A forklifts balance is affected by what two conditions?
And describe the 2 conditions

A

Static (sitting)

Dynamic (moving)

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9
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Static (balance) conditions include?

A

Load size

Load shape

Position of load on forks

Lift height

Amount of tilt

Tire pressure

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10
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Dynamic conditions include?

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Acceleration

Speed

Braking

Ramps and slopes

Raising load

Lowering load

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11
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When is tipover likely in this picture?

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When CG over lower wheel

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12
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Describe picture

A

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

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13
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What to do/not do while lifting suspended loads

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  • NEVER suspend loads from forks using chains, ropes, straps etc
  • always use a JIB
  • need to be done per manufacturers recommendation or qualified person
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14
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What are factors in stability?

A

Slope of operation points

Strength of soil

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16
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Before leaving operators position:

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  • put forklift in neutral
  • apply parking brake
  • fully lower forks
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17
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Types of Required inspections

A

Visual inspections

Daily log sheet for duration of machines life

Written and signed record of all inspections

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18
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Operator ____ have this on his persons

A

“Shall”

Hoisting license

Drivers license

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19
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Who can give emergency signal

A

Anyone

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20
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Number of signalers

A

One

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21
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On loads 5% & more, load should be _____.

A

Upgrade

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22
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Empty forks should be ________.

A

Downgrade

Back up hill so weight (engine) is in front

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23
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Complete engage load with forks at least ____ under the load.

A

2/3

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24
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Number one cause of death involving cranes

A

Electrocution

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25
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Required clearance for 50 kV

A

10 feet

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26
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Required clearance for 51-200 kV

A

15 feet

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27
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Required clearance for 201-350kV

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20 feet

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28
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If contact made with power lines

A
  • 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
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29
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A forklift is ______ when the operator is less than 25 feet from the truck which remains in his view.

A

Attended

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30
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A forklift is ______ when the operator is 25 feet or more from the truck, or is out of view of the truck.

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Unattended

31
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When elevating personnel, the combined weight of the platform, personnel, and material shall not exceed?

A

1/3 the rated lift capacity

32
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As a boom is extended, the pressure ______ on the soil under the front wheels

A

Increase

33
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When estimating weight never exceed what percent of load zone

A

50%

34
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Formula for load weight

A

Volume x unit weight

35
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Unit weight =

A

Density of material

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37
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The operator feathers controls when he wants to?

A

Move the load slowly

38
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If another vehicle is stopped in your path what should you do?

A

Stop and sound your horn

39
Q

The pivot point of a fork lift is the _____.

A

Front axle

40
Q

When a forktruck lifts a
load up what happens?

A

The CG moves forward

41
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*Forward tipping will occur unless the forklifts CG is?

A

On opposite side of front axle

42
Q

*Momentum is the force created by?

A

Starting

Stopping

Turning

43
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Authorized person

A

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

44
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Competent person

A

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

45
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Designated person

A

Same as authorized person

46
Q

Number two cause of forklift accidents

A

Struck by lift truck

47
Q

Where are hoisting laws found in code book?

A

Chapter 146
Section 53-57

48
Q

Hoisting rules & regulation code

A

Section 53A

49
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Section to carry a license while operating —> can be digital copy

A

Section 54

50
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Section of code for violations

A

Section 54A

51
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Section : Prevention of entry on premises code

A

Section 55

52
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Section : Examiners; admin of oath to applicants code

A

Section 56

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