Forklift Operator Exam

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• Please select the most correct answer for each of the following questions.

• Who is allowed to operate a lift truck?

  Select a) anyone with a driver’s licence b) someone with at least 3 months of experience c) anyone who read the manual for it d) only those who have been trained at Highline and approved by the safety department

  • a) anyone with a driver’s licence
  • b) someone with at least 3 months of experience
  • c) anyone who read the manual for it
  • d) only those who have been trained at Highline and approved by the safety department

• Once a person has been trained to operate a forklift, they can also automatically operate:

  a) Power jacks

  b) Front end loaders

  c) Hand jacks

  d) Only the forklift

• In the picture below, which of the following shows the “LOAD” centre?

  A

  B

  C

• In the picture below, which of the following shows the Centre of Gravity of the forklift?

  A

  B

  C

• In the picture below, which of the following shows the “Combined Centre of Gravity”?

  A

  B

  C

• Which is true for a counterbalance lift truck? The higher the load is lifted…

  Select a) The more weight you can lift with the forklift b) You can’t lift as much weight c) The height you are lifting doesn’t matter at all

  • a) The more weight you can lift with the forklift
  • b) You can’t lift as much weight
  • c) The height you are lifting doesn’t matter at all

• A forklift with a load will typically resist tipping over sideways if the forklift turns too quickly?

  True

  False

• When must a seatbelt be worn?

  Select a) When driving more than 30 minutes b) When tip over is possible c) All the time d) When the supervisor is nearby

  • a) When driving more than 30 minutes
  • b) When tip over is possible
  • c) All the time
  • d) When the supervisor is nearby

• Forklifts are required to be inspected at the beginning of each shift but when must YOU inspect the lift truck?

  Select a) Only one person needs to at the beginning of the day b) Before you go to use it the first time that day c) Only if no one else has already done it before you d) After you have finished driving it

  • a) Only one person needs to at the beginning of the day
  • b) Before you go to use it the first time that day
  • c) Only if no one else has already done it before you
  • d) After you have finished driving it

• How high should the load be when driving?

  Select a) No more than 1 foot off the ground b) No more than 2” off the ground c) As low as you can go d) 4-6” off the ground

  • a) No more than 1 foot off the ground
  • b) No more than 2” off the ground
  • c) As low as you can go
  • d) 4-6” off the ground

• When you pick up a load, it should be tilted:

  Select a) Just enough to stabilize the load b) As far forward as possible c) As far back a possible d) You aren’t supposed to tilt loads

  • a) Just enough to stabilize the load
  • b) As far forward as possible
  • c) As far back a possible
  • d) You aren’t supposed to tilt loads

• If the load is too big to see around, what must the operator do?

  Select a) Down stack the load b) Get a spotter c) Drive in reverse d) All of the above are okay, depending on the situation

  • a) Down stack the load
  • b) Get a spotter
  • c) Drive in reverse
  • d) All of the above are okay, depending on the situation

• What is the purpose of the nameplate?

  Select a) It tells the operator how much weight can be lifted and at what height b) It tells maintenance they can drive the Forklift c) It tells the operator if people can be lifted with the right attachments d) It tells the operator how many stack of mushrooms it can handle

  • a) It tells the operator how much weight can be lifted and at what height
  • b) It tells maintenance they can drive the Forklift
  • c) It tells the operator if people can be lifted with the right attachments
  • d) It tells the operator how many stack of mushrooms it can handle

• When driving a forklift up a ramp with a load on the forks, which direction do they point in?

  a) Down the ramp

  b) Up the ramp

  c) It doesn’t matter

• As an operator of the lift truck:

  Select a) It is your responsibility to watch for pedestrians, they have the right of way b) It is the pedestrians responsibility to watch for the lift truck – you have the right of way c) It is your supervisors responsibility to designate a path for the forklift to drive in d) Whoever gets there first, goes first

  • a) It is your responsibility to watch for pedestrians, they have the right of way
  • b) It is the pedestrians responsibility to watch for the lift truck – you have the right of way
  • c) It is your supervisors responsibility to designate a path for the forklift to drive in
  • d) Whoever gets there first, goes first

• What should the operator do if the forklift starts to tip over?

  Select a) Hold on firmly b) Brace their feet c) Lean away from the point of impact d) Stay with the truck e) All of the above

  • a) Hold on firmly
  • b) Brace their feet
  • c) Lean away from the point of impact
  • d) Stay with the truck
  • e) All of the above

• If the horn is broken when you do your circle check, you should:

  Select a) Not drive it b) Make a note on the inspection form and report it to your supervisor after c) Just try to make loud noises when you see people in the area while driving d) Do nothing because the horn doesn’t stop you from driving it safely

  • a) Not drive it
  • b) Make a note on the inspection form and report it to your supervisor after
  • c) Just try to make loud noises when you see people in the area while driving
  • d) Do nothing because the horn doesn’t stop you from driving it safely

• When is the horn to be used:

  Select a) At corners b) At busy intersections c) Any time there is a possibility of others being in the area d) All of the above

  • a) At corners
  • b) At busy intersections
  • c) Any time there is a possibility of others being in the area
  • d) All of the above

• To guarantee the truck trailer can’t be moved when loading/unloading a truck, the forklift operator must:

  Select a) Tell the driver not to start the truck at any time b) Use the glad lock on the airline and lock up the keys to it c) Have the driver sit in the cab of the truck with the brake firmly applied d) Put wheel chocks in place

  • a) Tell the driver not to start the truck at any time
  • b) Use the glad lock on the airline and lock up the keys to it
  • c) Have the driver sit in the cab of the truck with the brake firmly applied
  • d) Put wheel chocks in place

• When changing a propane tank:

  Select a) Wear gloves and safety glasses b) Be sure the relief valve is pointing straight up c) Be sure the straps are secured before leaving the area d) All of the above

  • a) Wear gloves and safety glasses
  • b) Be sure the relief valve is pointing straight up
  • c) Be sure the straps are secured before leaving the area
  • d) All of the above

• To be sure there are no propane leaks, you can:

  Select a) Listen for gas escaping b) Smell for the odour c) Look for frost build-up on the coupling d) All of the above

  • a) Listen for gas escaping
  • b) Smell for the odour
  • c) Look for frost build-up on the coupling
  • d) All of the above

• If battery acid splashes on your skin or in your eyes, what should you do?

  Select a) Wipe it off with a rag or cloth b) Seek medical attention if it starts to burn c) Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention d) Go straight to the doctor

  • a) Wipe it off with a rag or cloth
  • b) Seek medical attention if it starts to burn
  • c) Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention
  • d) Go straight to the doctor

• The forks should be raised or lowered

  Select a) When the forklift is completely stopped b) When there is no one else around c) As you are getting close to the load to line up the forks

  • a) When the forklift is completely stopped
  • b) When there is no one else around
  • c) As you are getting close to the load to line up the forks

• If the tractor has been removed from the trailer, the forklift operator must:

  Select a) Ensure that a trailer stand in place b) Put a glad lock on the air line c) Take keys from the driver

  • a) Ensure that a trailer stand in place
  • b) Put a glad lock on the air line
  • c) Take keys from the driver

• Before driving into a trailer, what should be inspected:

  Select a) The floor b) The dock leveller plate c) There is adequate lighting d) No pedestrians are in or near the entry point to the trailer e) All of the above

  • a) The floor
  • b) The dock leveller plate
  • c) There is adequate lighting
  • d) No pedestrians are in or near the entry point to the trailer
  • e) All of the above

• If the load you must pick up is clearly not secured on the pallet, you are responsible for:

  Select a) Pick it up anyways b) Drive very slowly to ensure it does not fall off the pallet c) Notify your supervisor that the load is unsafe to move d) Get maintenance to move it

  • a) Pick it up anyways
  • b) Drive very slowly to ensure it does not fall off the pallet
  • c) Notify your supervisor that the load is unsafe to move
  • d) Get maintenance to move it

• If there is a mechanical problem with the forklift found during the circle check,

  Select a) Report it to your supervisor right away b) Pull the keys from the forklift c) Mark it on the circle check sheet d) All of the above

  • a) Report it to your supervisor right away
  • b) Pull the keys from the forklift
  • c) Mark it on the circle check sheet
  • d) All of the above

• Competent operators must know the hazards in the work environment they will be in:

  True

  False

• Are forklift operators allowed to lift other personnel using a forklift?

  Select a) Only if a good strong wooden pallet is used b) Only if there is an approved work platform used c) Only when there is a spotter

  • a) Only if a good strong wooden pallet is used
  • b) Only if there is an approved work platform used
  • c) Only when there is a spotter

• Driving too fast, heavy loads and turning sharp all affect the stability of a forklift?

  True

  False

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