Forklift Quiz

1. 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

2. Which of the following is a sign that something isn’t operating correctly?

The brake pedal goes all the way down when pressed

The warning light on the side of the forklift is lit

Both a and b

None of the above

3. Which of these should be done when lifting people:

Use a pallet

Drive slowly

Nothing – people should never be lifted

Both a and b

4. Once the forklift has been loaded, the center of gravity does what?

Shifts to the back

Nothing happens

Shifts towards the front

None of the above.

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

Always

Never

Sometimes, but only when they are alerted

None of the above

6. Which of the following will help you maintain control when handling any pallets?

Ensure that the fork is level

Tilt the load backwards

Both a and b

None of the above

7. OSHA requires an employer to give which type of training?

Desk training

Conducive training

Practical training

Process training

8. Which of the following will help you maintain control when stacking a load?

Tilt the load to the front

Watch that the load doesn’t catch on anything

Obey the posted warning signs

Decrease speed

9. 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

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

Accidents

Loss of hearing

Fatalities

Both a and c

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

1. Which of the following is true?

2. Which of the following is a sign that something isn’t operating correctly?

3. Which of these should be done when lifting people:

4. Once the forklift has been loaded, the center of gravity does what?

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

6. Which of the following will help you maintain control when handling any pallets?

7. OSHA requires an employer to give which type of training?

8. Which of the following will help you maintain control when stacking a load?

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

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