Forklift Truck Training Test

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• 1: A forklift should normally be driven:

  Slowly and deliberately to avoid all potential hazardsAt a speed consistent with the type of load and general working conditionsAs fast as possible to ensure productivity

• 2: When lifting a laden pallet safely, the fork width should be adjusted so that:

  They are close togetherSpread so there is equal weight on each fork armSpread as far apart as possible

• 3: A forklift truck has a rated capacity of 2500kg at 500mm load center. This means:

  That it will safely pick up a load of 2,700kg providing the load center is reducedThat it will not safely pick up a load of 2,700kgThat it will safely pick up a load of 2,700kg providing the load center is increased

• 4: If a load is stacked unsafely and in danger of collapse the forklift operator should:

  Leave the load alone, secure the area and inform a supervisor/managerAttempt to re-arrange the load or stackPick up the load carefully and travel with extreme caution

• 5: When sounding the horn you should give a few sharp blasts, this is because:

  One long blast is a nuisanceSeveral short blasts will attract more attention than one continuous oneSeveral short blasts will allow you to maintain safe use of controls

• 6: Responsibilities under The Health and Safety At Work Act apply to:

  My employerMe, the operatorEveryone

• 7: The ideal way to pick up a pallet is:

  With the narrow face of the pallet up against the forksAs far forward as possible so that the forks do not protrude at the frontWith the wider face of the pallet up against the forks

• 8: What is the primary purpose of the overhead guard?

  To stop the operator being crushed in the event of a truck rolling overTo protect the operator if loose items falling from a heightTo protect the operator if a full load is dropped onto the truck

• 9: When a laden lift truck is being driven on a ramp/incline the load should face:

  UphillDownhillSide-on

• 10: Why must the key be switched off and removed when leaving the machine?

  To ensure the power of the machine has been switched offTo prevent the machine from movingTo prevent unauthorized persons from using the machine