Forklift Safety Quiz

An illustration of a forklift operating safely in a warehouse environment, with pedestrians and operators interacting cautiously and following safety guidelines.

Forklift Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on forklift safety with our comprehensive quiz designed specifically for both operators and pedestrians. This quiz covers essential topics to ensure a safe work environment in areas where forklifts are in operation.

Multiple choice and checkbox questions
Covers key aspects of forklift safety
Ideal for training and assessments

26 Questions6 MinutesCreated by DrivingEagle321

Which of the following affect truck stability? (select all that apply)

Tilting the load forward when the mast and load are elevated in an open aisle: (check all that apply)

Makes the truck easier to steer

Can help you see better

Can lead to a forward tip over

Is against OSHA regulations

When operating around pedestrians: (select all that apply)

Never drive up to or anywhere near a pedestrian especially if they are in front of a fixed object

Never allow pedestrians under or near a raised load

Know that pedestrians have the right away

Make sure the pedestrian is clear of your truck, including the rear of your truck due to your truck's wide rear end swing in a turn

Communicate with the pedestrian so you both know each other’s intentions

Two Identical trucks are traveling in the same area. One truck is traveling at 8 mph, the other at 4 mph. The truck traveling at 4mph will be capable of braking in roughly:

¼ the distance of the 8 mph truck

½ the distance of the 8 mph truck

¾ the distance of the 8 mph truck

It will take both trucks the same distance to stop

Before loading or unloading a trailer you should make sure that the: (select all that apply)

Trailer is properly positioned at the dock

Dock board lip is securely in position in the trailer

Dock lock is engaged and green light is on

Trailer wheels are chocked

Trailer floor is in good condition

When traveling around the dock area you should: (select all that apply)

Stay well away from the dock boards

Watch for lift trucks coming out of trailers

Park your truck on dock boards

Drive close to dock boards to stay out of traffic lanes

When coming out of trailers: (select all that apply)

Exit trailer slowly

Beep your horn

Watch for other lift trucks

Watch for pedestrians

The weight and size of a battery is little or no concern to the safe operation of the lift truck.

True

False

If you smell gas after installing a propane tank, you should: (select all that apply)

Immediately shut the tank valve off

Start the engine to control the leak

Never start the engine

Advise your supervisor and tag the truck out of service

A body part caught against an object outside the truck cannot be seriously injured at 1 mph.

True

False

You should perform a pre-shift inspection: (select all that apply)

At the start of each shift on the truck you are assigned to

At any time before you start operating a different truck

Once a week

On your assigned truck only. You don’t need to inspect other trucks you operate during your shift

In the event of a tip-over or off- dock fall on center-controlled, sit down trucks you should: (select all that apply)

Have already fastened your seat belt

Grab the steering wheel with both hands

Brace your feet firmly on the floor board

Lean away from the direction of the tip-over

In the event of a tip-over or off-dock fall on stand-up, end controlled trucks you should get off and away from the truck.

True

False

The most frequent pedestrian accidents occurs when a pedestrian is crushed between a truck and an immovable object such as a wall, rack section or pallet.

True

False

Which of the following are acceptable pedestrian actions? (select all that apply)

Walking behind a lift truck without the operator signaling you to pass

Walking around blind spots, intersections and corners without looking

Stepping between a lift truck and a fixed object

Expect lift truck drivers to see you and anticipate your movements

None of the above

Even at slow speeds, contact with a lift truck can cause serious injury or even death.

True

False

A pedestrian should never walk under or be near a lift truck with an elevated load.

True

False

Both lift truck drivers and pedestrians must yield to each other with hand signals or eye contact indicating the intention to proceed.

True

False

If a powered industrial truck does come towards you, you should do the following. (select all that apply)

Yell at them to get their attention

Stop and wait for them to see you

Step safely out of its path

When working around lift trucks pedestrians must be aware of the following: (select all that apply)

Power unit swing while a lift truck is turning

Rules, guidelines, and procedures established for their work area

Locations of blind spots, high traffic areas

As a pedestrian, never put yourself in a situation where an accident could occur and don’t assume that the driver of a powered industrial truck will see you or stop in time to avoid an accident.

True

False

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