THEORETICAL EVALUATION FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS

NAME: ....................................................................................................DATE: ................................

I.- PLACE THE NUMBER THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE FIGURE SHOWN BELOW
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II.- UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER.

1.- When transporting a load, in which position should the mast be in order to have greater security.
a) Completely vertical b) Slightly inclined towards the forklift c) Slightly inclined forwards

2.- What type of accidents should be reported?

a) Minor accidents b) Severe accidents only c) All types of accidents

3.- When parking the forklift, how high should the blades be?
a) At the top b) Halfway up b) At mid-height c) Resting on the floor

4.- How many people besides the operator should be transported in the forklift?
a) Those authorized by the supervisor b) Two persons c) None

5.- Which parts of the Forklift guides the direction of the forklift?
a) Rear wheels b) Front wheels c) Blades

6.- Why shouldn't you drive with the load on high?

a) The load limit is exceeded b) Loss of balance and stability c) The machine is forced

7.- A training program for Forklift Operators will help us to?

a) Reducing maintenance costs b) Increasing efficiency
c) Reduce accidents d) All of the above

8.- What is the difference between a Forklift and an Automobile?

a) Rotates more than that of a car b) Allows the forklift to make sharp turns at high speeds
c) The rear part rotates less than an automobile d) It is equal to an automobile

9.- On flat surfaces. How high should the blades be?

a) from 15 to 30 cms. (12 inches) b) Between 30 or 45 cms. (12 to 15 inches)
c) Not higher than the chassis d) As high as to see under load

10.- Forklifts shall be inspected:

a) Weekly b) At the end of the shift
c) At the start, during and at the end of the shift d) When it starts to give problems
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11.- From the safety point of view, which are the most risky faults of the forklift?
a) Service brake failure and hydraulic oil leakage b) Horn out of order or lights out of order
c) Low fuel level or charging battery d) Worn or punctured tires e ) All of the above

12.- When following another forklift, what is the most prudent distance to keep?
a) The length of a forklift b) The length of three forklifts
c) More or less than 3 to 3.5 meters d) So close to listen to the horn

13.- The horn shall be used for:

a) Prevent pedestrians and other Forklifts at crossings or corners and at entrances and exits of the building.
b) Getting workers to get out of their own way
c) Let the supervisor know that you are very busy.
d) Let the community at large know that you have the reference

14.- Driving the forklift with the load on high causes:

a) The forklift stability triangle is moved. to the danger zone
b) There is a risk of dropping the load at an edge or in a pothole.
c) That we come up against pipes, steel curtains, with the maximum height of entrances and exits, electric power cables, etc.,
etc.
d) All of the above.

III.- UNDERLINE "F" or "V" (TRUE or FALSE) AS APPLICABLE.

1.- The maximum permissible load is indicated on the forklift's specification plate. F V
2.- It is allowed to overload the forklift by 25.5% more if an additional counterweight is used. F V
3.- It is good to carry the load backwards against the forklift mast as much as possible. F V
4.- The load shall not be moved if it is unstable or insecure that it can be released while FV
is moving.
5.- When descending with load on a 15% slope ramp (approximately 9 degrees), you must F V
to go down with the blades in front.
6.- Violation of safety rules, errors and damages caused to the inventory of materials, F V
is due to the negative attitude of the forklift operator.
7.- The repair of the forklift should only be done by trained and qualified persons. F V
authorized by the maintenance department.
8.- If you see an object in your path it is better to remove or avoid it, than to pass over it. F V
9.- If it is not possible for you to see ahead, because the load is too high, it is better to drive FV
reverse.
10.- You can lift with the blades to the Maintenance Personnel if they ask you to do so in order to F V
assist in making repairs.
11.- Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed to be under the blades or load. F V
when stowing.
12.- When unloading a truck or trailer, its wheels must be wedged and the driver told that F V
apply the parking brake.
13.- Railroad tracks must be crossed diagonally to prevent the load from falling or bouncing. F V
14.- Smoking is allowed in fueling areas taking care that there is no F V
spilled fuel.
15.- Oil or water on the floor increases the braking distance or causes loss of control of the vehicle. F V
the management.