General Operations

Question 1

what are some ways you can determine the weight of a load (at least 4)

Answer 1

1. weigh bridge note
2. weigh the load
3. weight appears on load
4. calculate the load

Question 2

If your vision is obstructed by the load, list 4 ways you can still safely move a load

Answer 2

1. drive in reverse
2. use a spotter
3. repack load
4. use mirrors

Question 3

during forklift operations why is it important you monitor the load?

Answer 3

the load could fall off and the forklift could tip over

Question 4

what way must the load face when you are driving up a ramp?

Answer 4

load facing up the ramp

Question 5

When the forklift is loaded explain why it is unsafe to turn the forklift on a sloping surface? 2 reasons

Answer 5

1. load could fall off

2. forklift could tip over

Question 6

Why must you never raise a load over or near people?

Answer 6

the load cold fall causing injury or death

Question 7

Are you permitted to carry other people on the forklift? explain.

Answer 7

Not unless the forklift is designed to do so

Question 8

If you are travelling with the load raised explain what is at risk of happening?

Answer 8

the forklift is at risk of tipping over

Question 9

What is considered a safe height of a load and fork arms during travel?

Answer 9

at axel height

low to ground as possible

Question 10

what could happen to the forklift arm, forklift and load if you were to carry a load with only one fork arm?

Answer 10

1. form arm could stress and bend
2. forklift could tip over
3. load could fall off

Question 11

List 4 causes that can make a forklift tip over sideways?

Answer 11

1. turn at speed
2. turn while braking hard
3. turn on ramp
4. turn on uneven surface

Question 12

Other than forklift tynes/forks list other types of attachments that can fit onto a forklift (4 types)

Answer 12

1. drum clamp
2. jib attachment
3. carpet spike
4. fork slippers

Question 13

List 6 causes that can cause a forklift to tip forward

Answer 13

1. speed
2. overload
3. load carried forward on fork arms
4. hard braking
5. driving with load raised
6. driving loaded with the forks tilted forward

Question 14

what are 2 safety procedures you can implement if you’re involved in a rollover of a forklift?

Answer 14

1. lean away from point of impact

2. brace yourself and remain in forklift until it is safe to exit

Question 15

why must you wear a seatbelt if the forklift is fitted with one?

Answer 15

1. to stop the operator from falling out

2. stops the operator being propelled into the structure of the forklift

Question 16

explain or indicate on the diagram where the balance point of the forklift is

Answer 16

the point of balance is where the front tyres touch the ground

Question 17

for what reasons (list 2) must you centralise a side shift attachment before travelling?

Answer 17

1. maintain stability of load

2. maintain stability of forklift

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1. loads stacked on firm level site
2. heavy goods placed at the bottom
3. load not become unstable due to height

Question 19

list 2 different types of plates you can use between a truck and a loading dock

Answer 19

1. bridging plate

2. dock plate

Question 20

if you are required to find the rated capacity for the forklift, where would you locate this?

Answer 20

forklift data plate

Question 21

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)

Answer 21

1. reduce load capacity
2. change centre of gravity
3. reduce stability of the forklift
4. swing load

Question 22

explain 3 things you would do as an operator if there was a failure with the forklift during operations;

Answer 22

1. take key
2. tag forklift
3. report to supervisor

Question 23

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

Answer 23

forklifts capacity is reduced

forklift could tip

Question 24

when reading a data place, what is the measurement that is most commonly written for load centre distance?

Answer 24

600mm

Question 25

list 4 places you would never park a forklift after operating

Answer 25

1. doorways
2. first aid stations
3. walk ways
4. fire fighting equipment

Question 26

at the completion of work what are 4 safety operational steps during parking you should do before leaving the forklift?

Answer 26

1. lower the fork arms down
2. put forklift in neutral
3. apply hand brake
4. remove the key

Question 27

for what reason do you remove the forklift key after operating?

Answer 27

to prevent unauthorised use

Question 28

Explain or indicate the meaning of load centre distance

Answer 28

the distance from the vertical face of the forks to the lands centre of gravity