Forklift Safety Quiz

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While carrying a load downhill, the forklift operator should…
  • (A)  Drive in reverse
  • (B)  Drive forward
  • (C)  At an angle
  • (D)  None of the above
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Hint:
The load should always be kept uphill, regardless of the direction of travel.
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Correct answer is:
  • (A)  Drive in reverse
Explanation:
When the grade exceeds 10% and while moving a load downhill, the forklift operator should drive in reverse, turn his/her head and face downgrade, and point forks upgrade. The idea is to always keep the load up the incline whatever the direction of travel may be.
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