Forklift Quiz

1. The majority of forklift accidents are caused by:

Racing

Alcohol and/or drug use

Not paying attention

All of the above

2. Should there be any spills of hydraulic fluid, the following should be done:

Notify your supervisor immediately

Look at the forklift you are driving to see if it is the one leaking

Both a and b

None of the above

3. The horn on the forklift should be used:

Should only be used when there is an emergency

When driving through intersections

When trying to get another worker’s attention

All of the above

4. Which of the following areas on a forklift can cause injuries:

Pressure point

Pinch point

Caliber point

Punch point

5. In order to be able to operate a forklift, an employee must:

Pass a hearing test

Pass a vision test

Both a and b

None of the above

6. When it’s time to refuel the forklift, you must do the following:

Ensure adequate ventilation

No smoking

Ensure clear visibility

Both a and b

7. Careless operation of a forklift can lead to which of the following?

Accidents

Loss of hearing

Fatalities

Both a and c

8. When should a load be lowered or raised around other workers?

Always

Never

Sometimes, but only when they are alerted

None of the above

9. Which of the following should be included in the safety checklists?

Oil and fuel level

Load capacity

Lights and horn

All of the above

10. Which of the following is true?

OSHA comes to your place of employment to provide training

Any employee who operates a forklift must be trained

Evaluation of an operator’s use of a forklift can be from a reference

Annual training is mandatory

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

1. The majority of forklift accidents are caused by:

2. Should there be any spills of hydraulic fluid, the following should be done:

3. The horn on the forklift should be used:

4. Which of the following areas on a forklift can cause injuries:

5. In order to be able to operate a forklift, an employee must:

6. When it’s time to refuel the forklift, you must do the following:

7. Careless operation of a forklift can lead to which of the following?

8. When should a load be lowered or raised around other workers?

9. Which of the following should be included in the safety checklists?

10. Which of the following is true?