The following questions are provided to check how well you understand the information presented during this program.
1. What is the most common cause of reach truck injuries and property damage?
a. reach truck malfunction
b. pedestrians working too closely to reach trucks
c. improper operation
2. Reach trucks use a counterweight to balance loads that are extended away from the truck.
a. true
b. false
3. A reach truck must always be operated from the operator’s platform.
a. true
b. false
4. Who is responsible for ensuring that each load lifted is within the capacity of the reach truck?
a. the person who stacked the load
b. the reach truck operator
c. the reach truck operator’s supervisor
5. Loads should always face uphill regardless of whether you are going up or down a slope.
a. true
b. false
6. You should only allow qualified reach truck operators to ride on your truck with you.
a. true
b. false
7. Reach trucks must never be used to lift personnel.
a. true
b. false
8. If a trailer you intend to enter with a reach truck is not supported by a cab, a jack stand must be used for support.
a. true
b. false