Table of Contents
- 1 When picking up a load with a forklift the forks should be?
- 2 What direction should a forklift be driven down a ramp when carrying a load?
- 3 When setting a load What should you do first?
- 4 When picking up a load the correct fork spacing should be what?
- 5 When Travelling empty forks should be in what position?
- 6 What is the recommended load height when traveling with a load?
When picking up a load with a forklift the forks should be?
Forks must be at least 2/3 the length of the load. Carefully tilt the mast backward just enough to stabilize the load. Forks on a lift truck are adjustable; spread them to fit the load.
What direction should a forklift be driven down a ramp when carrying a load?
When going down a ramp, drive in reverse with the load and keep the forks pointed up the slope. When traveling without a load, the forks should always point down the slope. The forklift operator should also drive in reverse up the ramp or drive forward when going down the ramp.
When operating a warehouse forklift What position should the forks be in when traveling?
It is a good practice to put the fork arms just below the front axle of the forklift and it should be as close to the ground as possible. When the forks are too low, it could scrape the floor surface.
When carrying a load on level ground the forks should be?
When carrying a load on level ground, the correct position of the forks is 100-150mm (4-6 Inches) off the ground and tilted back sufficiently to stabilise the load.
When setting a load What should you do first?
When setting a load, what should you do first?…Place the tasks for lifting a loaf in their proper order.
- Level the forks and set the forks for proper width.
- Position the load on the forks.
- Lift the load straight up.
- Tilt the load back slightly.
- Back up.
When picking up a load the correct fork spacing should be what?
Insert the fork all the way under the load (use forks that are at least two-thirds of the load length). Adjust the fork as wide as possible to fit the load and to provide a more even distribution of weight. Space the fork evenly from the centre stringer of the pallet to balance the load.
When traveling with a load on a level surface you should raise the forks approximately how high from the floor?
When traveling on a level surface, you should raise the forks about 12 inches with or without a load. Dock plates should be visually checked by the lift truck operator.
When should forks be lowered to the ground?
– once you are clear, stop the forklift and lower the forks as far as possible. On a flat floor, lower them until they are 2 to 5 inches above the floor. On rough terrain, lift the forks higher to accommodate uneven ground.
When Travelling empty forks should be in what position?
Travel with forks as low as possible from the floor and tilted back (usually within 10-15 cm (4 to 6 inches) above the floor).
What is the recommended load height when traveling with a load?
Lift the load and tilt it back a little more before traveling. Keep the forks 6 to 10 inches above the ground to avoid potential hazards on the ground. Remember that forklifts are top-heavy.