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Safety Test Questions

Q1 Who is responsible for carrying out the pre-shift checks immediately prior to
use?
a The Management.
b The maintenance department
c The operator
Q2 What is meant by the term load Nett weight?
a The load only
b The weight of the load, packaging and pallet
c The weight of the truck
Q3 What is meant by the term load centre as it applies to lift trucks?
a The width that the fork arms should be set on the carriage plate.
b The length of the truck and the load.
c It is the distance from the heel of the fork arms to the centre of the load / centre of
gravity of the load.
Q4 The lift truck’s “rated capacity” will be reduced when
a The load centre is increased
b The load centre is decreased
c The load obscures your vision
Q5 What is meant by the term load gross weight?
a The weight of the truck and the load
b The combined weight of the load, packaging and the pallet
c The weight of the load only
Q6 The lift trucks rated capacity applies with the mast is in the
a Vertical position
b Tilted back position
c Tilted forward position
Q7 Whose responsibility is it to ensure the safety of pedestrians while operating a
lift truck?
a The lift truck operator
b Management
c The pedestrians themselves
Q8 When sounding the lift trucks horn at a blind corner you should:
a Make several short sharp blasts.
b Give one long blast to attract attention
c Give one short toot to save discharging the battery
Q9 Health & Safety legislation places responsibility for safety at work on:
a The employers
b The employees
c Everyone on the premises
Q 10 Lift trucks are more likely to turn over sideways when they are:
a Loaded and driven slowly around corners
b Loaded and driven quickly in a straight line
c Unladen and turning sharply

Operational/Legislation Test Questions

Q 11 What is the recommended way to approach a stack to place or retrieve a load?
a Drive slowly forward, raise the fork arms to the required height, stop: apply the
parking brake
b Stop not more than 150mm or 4-6 inches from the stack, apply the parking brake,
select neutral, adjust tilt and raise the fork arms.
c Stop at least a metre from the stack, raise the fork arms to the required height,
drive slowly forward
Q 12 In normal circumstances, if the load on the fork arms obscures your view you
should:
a Dismount, check that the way is clear, then drive forward slowly and sound the
horn
b Travel in reverse, looking in the direction of travel
c Ask your supervisor to guide you with hand signals
Q 13 How much back tilt is required when transporting a palletised load?
a Sufficient back tilt to cater for the type of load and ground conditions
b Full tilt to keep the load against the vertical face of the fork arms
c Back tilt just off the vertical to prevent the load from slipping forward
Q 14 Before starting to load a rigid flat-bed lorry or trailer from ground level the lift
truck operator must check that:
a The lorry driver has checked the load
b The lorry’s tyre pressures are correct for the weight of the load
c The lorry engine has stopped, the parking brake applied and the wheels chocked if
necessary
Q 15 How must a truck be driven across a parallel obstruction. E.g. Railway lines,
drainage gullies ect:-
a As quickly as possible.
b With fork arms trailing
c Fork raise, Slowly and diagonally
Q 16 When an un-laden truck is being driven on a gradient the fork arms/attachment
should face downhill. This is to improve:
a Stability, traction and adhesion
b Visibility and steering
c Speed and reduce tyre wear
Q 17 When tilting a load forward at height, why is there an increased risk of the truck
tipping?
a The lateral forces placed over the rear axle will increase
b The longitudinal stability will be reduced
c The combined centre of gravity is reduced
Q 18 While operating a lift truck what would you do if you saw some rubbish lying in a
gangway or warehouse location?
a Inform the supervisor
b Park the truck in a safe place and remove the obstruction
c Inform the other truck operators and get it moved at break time

Q 19 When travelling on slopes where should the load be carried on the fork arms?
a With the load facing uphill and tilted forwards
b With the load facing downhill and tilted forward
c With the load facing uphill and tilted back
Q 20 Why do you stop the truck as close as practicable from the stack before raising
the fork arms?
a To assist with accuracy and discourage people walking between the fork arms and
the stack
b To save too many movements of the truck when manoeuvring
c To save using the parking brake too many times

Q 21 When parking or leaving your truck, you should:

A Park or leave your truck in a safe area away from traffic
b Set the parking brake and set the directional control to neutral. 
c Turn off the engine
d Lower the forks until they are flat on the floor.
e All of thr above
Q 22 All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with controls which allow you to
raise / lower and tilt the forks
A True
B False
Q 23

Of the three load positions illustrated above, which is most stable?

a 1
b 2
c 3
Q 24 Are you required to remove the ignition key after the end of your shift or whenever you
leave the forklift
a No
b Yes, to prevent unauthorized use
c Only when there are non-forklift operators in the area
d Only when there are unauthorized personnel in the area
Q 25 All industrial trucks (lift trucks) are equipped with a clutch
a True
b False
Q 26 Which of the following is NOT a type of lift truck?
a Gasoline Powered 
b Diesel Powered 
c Air-cooled Powered 

Q 27 If the lift mechanism on your lift fails, you should try to repair the chains or
hydraulic system yourself
a True 
b False 
Q 30 The load capacity of a truck can be found on its data plate
a True 
b False 
It is part of your job to complete a Daily Operator's Report after you have
thoroughly inspected your lift truck
a True 
b False 
Q 31 If your truck starts to tip over
a Don't jump
b Stay in your seat
c Grip the wheel securely
d All of the above 
Q 32 You can stand under the forks, if the engine of the lift truck is turned off
a True 
b False 
Q 33 A brake pedal that sinks to the floor under continued pressure is in good
operating condition.
a True 
b False 
Q 34 You can drive a lift truck over any type of surface
a True 
b False 
Q 35 The most important safety device on your lift truck is
a Horn 
b Seat Belt 
c Backup Alarm 
d You
Q 36 Anyone who has a valid driver's license can operate a lift truck.
a True 
b False 
Q 37 It is safe to give someone a ride on your lift truck.
a True 
b False 
Q 38 Lift trucks use a hydraulic cylinder attached to chains to raise and lower the
forks
a True 
b False 
Q 39 Which of the following should NOT be allowed during the refueling or recharging
process?
a Park your lift truck in a designated refueling / recharging area
b Do not block doorways or access to production or emergency equipment
c Keeps a flame burning nearby to burn off unwanted vapors or gases? 
D Check to see that there is a fire extinguisher nearby. 
Q 40 What is wrong with this illustration?

a Driving in the wrong direction 

b Load is too high
c Nothing 
Q 41 Which of the following is lifting operation applicable legislation
a Nigeria Factories Act 1990
b Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
c Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992
d All of the above
Q 42 Which Of The Following Are Duties Of The Employer According To Hasawa 1974
a To provide information, instruction, training and supervision as necessary
b To provide a safe place of work without risk to health
c To ensure the health and safety of everyone
d All of the above
Q 43 Which Of The Following Are Duties Of The Employee According To Hasawa 1974
a To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who
may be affected by their acts or omissions
b To co-operate with employers and others in meeting statutory requirements
c Not to interfere with or misuse anything which is provided for the health, safety or
welfare of employees
d All of the above
Q 44 if a weight of 100kg act at a distance of 10m from the fulcrum, at what distance is
a weight of 200kg act from the fulcrum
 a 5m
b 10m
c 20m
d All of the above

Q 45

Calculate F
a 10N
b 20N
c 5N
Q 46 What Should An Operator Do In The Event Of The Forklift Tipping Over
a Remain in the forklift
b Brace and lean away until it is safe
c Both (A) and (B)
d None of the above
Q 47 What Checks Do You Do On Forklift Tyre?
a Wheels and tyres securely fitted
b Right pressure
c Not worn down past limit line
d All of the above
Q 48 The Best Way To Handle A Large Load That Reduces Visibility Is To
a Honk the horn continuously so other workers know you are moving
b Drive in reverse or use a spotter
c Raise the load so you can see under it.
d Walk the rough first so you know where to go
Q 49 When Driving Down An Incline With An Unloaded Forklift, You Should
a Go down the incline backwards
b Raise the load before going down the incline
c Go down the incline frontwards
d Honk the horn
Q 50 What Is Meant By The Term ‘Rated Capacity’
a It is determined by the maximum load a forklift can carry at a specific height
b It is determined by the load centre distance
c It is determined through calculation of the weight of the load to be carried and the
height to which it will be lifted
d It is determined by a combination of (A) and (B)
 Open Questions
Q1 Name 3 main safety checks which should be carried out before loading or
unloading a flat bed or curtain-sided lorry.

Q2 Name 3 reasons why a truck can tip over sideways – lateral instability.

Q3 Name 3 reasons why a truck could tip forwards / backwards – Longitudinal

stability.

Q4 You are required to inspect your forklift before use. Name at least four liquid
levels that would form part of your inspection?

Q5 Name 3 checks an operator should carry out before picking up a load.

Q6 Why must an industrial truck never be driven or operated across slopes?

Q7 Why is it important that loaded pallets are placed tight to one another and
against the headboard when loading a lorry?
Q8 List THREE procedure to adhere to when parking the forklift truck

Q9 List 3 Safety Tips When Operating Forklift Truck

Q 10

Each of the forklifts below is rated 2000kg at 600mm centre. Circle the Lift which
is overloaded.