Forklift Safety Quiz and Online Forklift Simulator

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1. Which if the following is NOT one of OSHA's 7 recognized types of forklift?

a: Electric motor rider trucks
b: Internal combustion engine trucks with solid or cushion tires
c: A dump truck with metal forks welded to the front
d: Electric motor hand trucks

2. Do you know the difference between an automobile and a forklift?

Forklift or Automobile: When you turn my steering wheel, my front wheels turn. Forklift or Automobile: When I'm carrying a load, my center of gravity moves toward my front end.
Forklift or Automobile: I'm as top-heavy as Pamela Anderson, making it relatively easy for me to fall over.
Forklift or Automobile: I have long metal strips hanging off my front end, making careful maneuvering a must when driving me.
Forklift or Automobile: I can steer in a tight circle, making it easier for me to maneuver in close areas.
Forklift or Automobile: I can drive at high speeds around curves and corners without tipping over.
Forklift or Automobile: I have a trunk.
Forklift or Automobile: A major part of me can hit things overhead, especially when I'm carrying something.

3.The ______ lever makes the forks travel up and down.

a: Middle
b: Left
c: Right
d: Round

4. You can find out the forklift's capacity, weight and fuel type by reading the:

a: Warning stickers
b: Danger stickers
c: Incredible Hulk comics
d: Nameplate

5. Which parts of the forklift can limit your visibility?

6. Where on the forklift can you find information about the forklift's weight, capacity, and fuel type?

7. You should perform battery maintenance on an electrically-powered forklift:

a: Only with proper training
b: If you feel like it
c: If your mom says it's okay
d: Only in the morning

8. When approaching a load, you should:

a: Drive up to it at full speed
b: Drive backwards, then whip the forklift around at the last second
c: Approach slowly, and completely stop before lifting the load
d: Impress your friends by fishtailing up to the load with your eyes closed

9. Put the load lifting and traveling steps below in the correct order:

Set the hand brake
Lift the load
Check for adequate overhead clearance
Back and turn slowly
Slowly approach the load
Level or tilt back the forks
Inch up to the load, slowly inserting the forks beneath it
Put the forklift in neutral

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