Forklift Basics:
1. The most frequent type of forklift accident that results in serious injury is
the "tip over" accident.
( ) True
( ) False
2. You should always wear your seatbelt while operating the forklift.
( ) True
( ) False
3. How often should pre-operational inspections be made to a forklift?
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) Before each shift
) Weekly
) Monthly
) Annually by OSHA
4. According to OSHA statistics, how many employees are killed each year
while operating or working near forklifts and other powered industrial
trucks?
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(
(
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) 50
) 100
) 500
) 1,000
5. If you are on a medication that advises you not to operate heavy
machinery, you should ask your supervisor to be assigned to a non-forklift
position.
( ) True
( ) False
6. According to OSHA statistics, about how many employees are injured
each year while operating or working near forklifts and other powered
industrial trucks?
(
(
(
(
) 2,000
) 10,000
) 20,000
) 50,000
7. It is acceptable to smoke cigarettes when changing propane tanks.
( ) True
( ) False
8. Which of the following are types of personal protective equipment that
are commonly used when charging forklift batteries?
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) Gloves
) Apron
) Face shield and goggles
) All of the above
9. According to OSHA’s forklift training standard, which of the following are
required training components for each forklift operator?
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(
(
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) Classroom training topics (lecture, video, computer-based training)
) Hands-on training with an experienced operator
) Operator evaluations
) All of the above
10. When getting on or off a forklift, always maintain ______ point(s) of
contact between you and the forklift.
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(
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) One
) Two
) Three
) Sharp