Contents
- 1 Does a forklift have the right of way?
- 2 Why do you drive a forklift backwards?
- 3 What is the first thing to do before driving a forklift into a trailer?
- 4 When moving the forklift in reverse you must?
- 5 How far should you stand from a forklift?
- 6 What is the distance that I keep away from a forklift?
- 7 How high should forks be when driving forklift?
- 8 When traveling with empty forklift the forks should be in what position?
- 9 What is a safe speed for a forklift?
- 10 Can 2 people ride on a forklift?
- 11 How often should operators inspect their forklift?
- 12 What is the safest position for your forklift when you are driving down a ramp with an empty forklift?
- 13 What is the largest cause of fatal or serious forklift accidents?
- 14 Can you leave keys in a forklift?
- 15 What direction must the load be in when going uphill?
Does a forklift have the right of way?
Operators should yield the right of way to pedestrians: This is an OSHA recommendation that all forklift drivers should be aware of. Because of the size and power of the forklift, operators should stop and wait for pedestrians to clear the area before proceeding along their route with caution.
Why do you drive a forklift backwards?
Mounted on the frame of the driver’s overhead guard, Linde TruckSpot projects a large-format sign with contrasting colors on the ground behind the vehicle to alert pedestrians and other drivers. By enhancing the visibility of the reversing forklift, it reduces the risk of a collision.
What is the first thing to do before driving a forklift into a trailer?
Before driving your forklift into a trailer, you should chock the trailer wheels, support the nose of the trailer, inspect the dock plate, and check the trailer floor (all of these).
When moving the forklift in reverse you must?
Look in the direction of travel. When reversing, look behind. [29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6)] Be aware of limited visibility, and use extreme caution when driving in reverse.
How far should you stand from a forklift?
The safe traveling distance between forklifts is approximately three truck lengths, or about a time-lapse of three seconds when passing the same point. More specifically, it’s about 20 feet between forklifts. The three-second rule is the same for automobiles on the road and is just as important for forklifts.
What is the distance that I keep away from a forklift?
Pedestrian exclusion zones should be enforced within a three metre radius of a forklift. This distance should expand when the height of the forklift load or the speed travelled increases.
How high should forks be when driving forklift?
Keep the forks 6 to 10 inches above the ground to avoid potential hazards on the ground. Remember that forklifts are top-heavy. Carry the load low and tilted back.
When traveling with empty forklift the forks should be in what position?
Figure 7. Traveling down ramp without load. Requirements and Recommended Practices: When traveling without a load, the forks should point downgrade, regardless of direction of travel.
What is a safe speed for a forklift?
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) recommends a max speed of 8 mph in general and a 3 mph max speed in areas where pedestrians are present.
Can 2 people ride on a forklift?
Forklifts are for carrying loads only, and should never carry people. There is a reason there is only one seat, and that’s for the forklift operator only. No passengers!
How often should operators inspect their forklift?
Federal OSHA requires that forklift vehicles have to be inspected at least daily, or after each shift when used around the clock. You will find this requirement in the Powered Industrial Truck standard at 1910.178(q)(7). OSHA does not require that forklift inspections be documented.
What is the safest position for your forklift when you are driving down a ramp with an empty forklift?
Q: What is the safest position for your forklift when you are driving down a ramp with an empty forklift? A: When driving down a ramp with an empty forklift, travel in reverse and keep the lift’s forks pointed downward.
What is the largest cause of fatal or serious forklift accidents?
Forklift overturns are the leading cause of fatalities involving lift trucks. Overturns can be caused by: Improper turning. Driving with an elevated load.
Can you leave keys in a forklift?
In fact, leaving keys in an unattended forklift (or, thus, leaving on the ignition of this vehicle) is illegal, and has dire consequences as a safety hazard, even without the actual occurrence of an accident. Know and never exceed the lifting capacity of the forklift.
What direction must the load be in when going uphill?
Always drive straight forward when going uphill. So never drive uphill diagonally and never start turning on a slope. When loaded, the load must be in the highest position in relation to the slope (forwards uphill and backwards downhill).