Forklift Safety and OSHA Training: Solved Questions, Exams of Workplace Safety

A series of solved questions related to forklift safety and operation, covering topics such as load stability, inspection procedures, and emergency protocols. It serves as a basic review of key safety concepts for forklift operators, addressing essential aspects of forklift operation, including hydraulic systems, load capacity, and safe driving practices. The questions cover pre-operation inspections, safe load handling, and emergency procedures, providing a foundational understanding of forklift safety protocols. It is designed to reinforce safe practices and ensure compliance with osha standards, focusing on practical knowledge necessary for safe forklift operation.

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2024/2025

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FORKLIFT OSHA TRAINING
COMPLETELY SOLVED
It is safe to give someone a ride on your lift truck. - ANSWER False
Lift trucks use a hydraulic cylinder attached to chains to raise and lower the forks. -
ANSWER True
Wide and long loads are more unstable than other types of loads. - ANSWER True
Before loading or unloading a trailer at a loading dock, you should: - ANSWER - Inspect
the floor of the trailer to ensure that it will support the lift truck and the load.
- Chock the wheels of the trailer.
- Make sure that dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure.
You can place your hands and feet outside of the operator's compartment, as long as
your head and body are protected. - ANSWER False
Always check the air pressure in tires from the side, not by facing the tread. - ANSWER
False
The load capacity of a truck can be found on its data plate. - ANSWER True
Which of the following is NOT a type of lift truck? - ANSWER Air-cooled Powered
All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with controls which allow you to raise/lower
and tilt the forks. - ANSWER True
If the mechanism on your lift fails, you should try to repair the chains or hydraulic
system yourself. - ANSWER False
It is part of your job to complete a Daily Operator's Report after you have thoroughly
inspected your lift truck. - ANSWER True
If your truck starts to tip over: - ANSWER - Don't jump
- Stay in your seat
- Grip the wheel securely
- Brace yourself with your feet
What is wrong with this illustration? - ANSWER The truck is going down an incline,
facing it with the forks which have a load on them.
- Driving in the wrong direction
The gauge on the right is a/n: (C to H range) - ANSWER None of the above
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FORKLIFT OSHA TRAINING

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It is safe to give someone a ride on your lift truck. - ANSWER False Lift trucks use a hydraulic cylinder attached to chains to raise and lower the forks. - ANSWER True Wide and long loads are more unstable than other types of loads. - ANSWER True Before loading or unloading a trailer at a loading dock, you should: - ANSWER - Inspect the floor of the trailer to ensure that it will support the lift truck and the load.

  • Chock the wheels of the trailer.
  • Make sure that dock plates, boards, and ramps are in place and secure. You can place your hands and feet outside of the operator's compartment, as long as your head and body are protected. - ANSWER False Always check the air pressure in tires from the side, not by facing the tread. - ANSWER False The load capacity of a truck can be found on its data plate. - ANSWER True Which of the following is NOT a type of lift truck? - ANSWER Air-cooled Powered All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with controls which allow you to raise/lower and tilt the forks. - ANSWER True If the mechanism on your lift fails, you should try to repair the chains or hydraulic system yourself. - ANSWER False It is part of your job to complete a Daily Operator's Report after you have thoroughly inspected your lift truck. - ANSWER True If your truck starts to tip over: - ANSWER - Don't jump
  • Stay in your seat
  • Grip the wheel securely
  • Brace yourself with your feet What is wrong with this illustration? - ANSWER The truck is going down an incline, facing it with the forks which have a load on them.
  • Driving in the wrong direction The gauge on the right is a/n: (C to H range) - ANSWER None of the above

The most important safety device on your lift truck is ___. - ANSWER You A break pedal that sinks to the floor under continued pressure is in good operating condition. - ANSWER False All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with a clutch. - ANSWER False Of the three load positions illustrated above, which is the most stable? - ANSWER Tilted back The front wheels of a lift truck serve as the ___ between the weight of the truck and the weight of the load being carried. - ANSWER Fulcrum point In order to solve an "Inch Pound Equation", you must use information provided on a truck's data plate. - ANSWER True The three major parts of a lift truck are the body (truck), overhead guard, and hydraulic lift. - ANSWER True Rear wheel steering is used on lift trucks because it gives the operator greater control when using the forks. - ANSWER True You can stand under the forks, if the engine of the lift truck is turned off. - ANSWER False Anyone who has a valid driver's license can operate a lift truck. - ANSWER False When parking or leaving your truck, you should: - ANSWER - Park or leave your truck in a safe area away from traffic.

  • Lower the forks until they are flat on the floor.
  • Turn off the engine.
  • Set the parking brake and set the directional control to neutral. When transporting a load, you should not raise your load more than 8" off the ground. - ANSWER True You can drive a lift truck over any type of surface. - ANSWER False Which of the following should NOT be allowed during the refueling or recharging process? - ANSWER Keep a flame burning nearby to burn off unwanted vapors or gases.