Forklift Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

50 forklift practice questions on capacity plates, stability, circle checks, ramps, loading docks, lifting people, propane and batteries, with a separate answer key. Free.

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Forklift written tests in Canada are set by your employer or training provider, so the number of questions varies, but the topics come from the same laws and guidance everywhere. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper, mixed across our twelve topics: competence and the law, truck classes and capacity plates, stability, circle checks, travelling near pedestrians, ramps, load handling, docks and elevators, lifting people, parking, fuel and batteries, and maintenance.

We do not copy any trainer's test or the paid CSA B335 standard. Every question is written from Ontario law, the Ontario lift truck guideline, WorkSafeBC's regulation and CCOHS fact sheets, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. Learn the core numbers: forks 10 to 15 cm off the floor, at least two-thirds of the load on the forks, half capacity when lifting people, and 3 m from power lines up to 150,000 volts. Print it, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.A loaded truck must travel on a grade steeper than 5%. In general, which way should the load point?
1. Uphill
2. Toward the nearest wall
3. Whichever way the operator prefers
4. Downhill
2.Manitoba's code of practice recommends retraining certified operators at what interval?
1. Once, when first hired
2. Every five years
3. At least every three years
4. Only when they change employers
3.What sign must a personnel work platform have under Ontario's regulation?
1. One showing the load that may be applied
2. One showing the operator's licence number
3. One showing the date the truck was built
4. One showing the company's phone number
4.Why should the load be kept close to the front wheels?
1. It makes the forks easier to clean
2. It keeps the lift truck more stable
3. It lets the operator see over the load
4. It allows faster travel up any ramp
5.A lift truck will be left unattended. What does Ontario law require?
1. It must be left running so the next operator can start quickly
2. It must be immobilized and secured against accidental movement
3. It must be covered with a tarp to keep the controls dry
4. It must be parked facing the nearest exit with its lights on
6.A fork is slightly bent. Who should repair it?
1. The operator, with a hammer
2. Only the fork manufacturer
3. The next shift supervisor
4. Any welder in the shop
7.A co-worker asks for a ride to the far end of the warehouse on your lift truck. What is the rule?
1. No riders unless the truck has a seat designed for a passenger
2. Riders may stand on the forks if they hold on to the load backrest
3. Riders may sit on the counterweight at walking speed
4. Riders are allowed if the trip is shorter than 50 metres
8.How do you check the lift mechanism during the pre-use check?
1. Lift a full rated load and drive with it to the end of the aisle
2. Raise the forks halfway and leave them there for the whole shift
3. Raise the forks to full height, then lower them completely
4. Listen to the engine at idle without touching the lift control
9.What should you do when entering or leaving a trailer or bay?
1. Switch to neutral
2. Turn off the lights
3. Raise the forks
4. Sound the horn
10.How much of the load's length should the forks engage before lifting?
1. Only the front edge
2. At least two-thirds
3. Exactly one-half
4. At least one-quarter
11.Except during a test, when may material handling equipment be loaded beyond its maximum rated load?
1. For short distances under 10 metres
2. When extra counterweight has been added
3. When an experienced operator is driving
4. Never
12.In Ontario, where must a gasoline engine on mobile equipment be refuelled?
1. Inside, near the loading dock door
2. Outdoors, with the engine stopped
3. Indoors, with the engine idling
4. Anywhere, if the operator is quick
13.Which surface condition does Ontario guidance list as a lift truck hazard?
1. Level concrete floors
2. Freshly swept floors
3. Painted aisle lines
4. Uneven surfaces
14.In British Columbia, what must lift truck operator training meet?
1. Clause 6 of CSA standard B335-15
2. A WorkSafeBC online quiz only
3. The ICBC Class 5 road test
4. The manufacturer's sales brochure
15.When should a lift truck platform be used to raise workers?
1. Only when other means such as scaffolds or lifts are not available
2. Only on night shifts when the warehouse is quieter than usual
3. Whenever it is quicker than setting up a ladder or a scaffold
4. Any time a worker asks, as long as the job takes under an hour
16.Ontario guidance lists travelling with the load more than how high as a dangerous activity?
1. 10 cm above the floor
2. 1 m above the floor
3. 50 cm above the floor
4. 2 m above the floor
17.After stopping to park, how should the forks be left?
1. Lowered and tilted back toward the mast
2. Level at knee height for quick pickup
3. Raised a little so they are easy to see
4. Lowered to the ground and tilted forward
18.An employer buys a used lift truck. When must its load capacity be examined?
1. Only if the operator reports a problem
2. Only after its first full year in service
3. Never, because the seller already tested it
4. Before the employer uses it for the first time
19.A pedestrian steps into your travel path. What should you do?
1. Sound the horn and keep moving slowly toward them
2. Raise the load so it passes over their head
3. Steer around them at your normal travel speed and keep going
4. Stop, lower the load and wait until the way is clear
20.What is the deadman seat brake check?
1. The brake should release when the operator sits down hard
2. The horn should sound when the operator leaves the seat
3. The brake should hold when the operator rises from the seat
4. The lights should switch off when the seat is empty
21.What must be true of a dock plate (bridge plate) before you drive over it?
1. It is newer than the trailer it is placed against for loading today
2. It is designed for the loaded truck's weight and firmly in place
3. It is painted yellow on at least one of its sides
4. It is wider than the trailer's rear door opening
22.A load extends above the load backrest. When may you lift it?
1. Only if it weighs less than half the rated capacity
2. Whenever the mast is tilted fully forward
3. Only if no part of it can slide back toward the operator
4. Whenever the operator wears a hard hat
23.Electric and engine-powered tow tractors with a drawbar pull over 999 lb are grouped in which truck class?
1. Class 6
2. Class 3
3. Class 2
4. Class 7
24.How should the fuel hose connector be tightened on a new propane cylinder?
1. By hand, without tools
2. With any metal tool that fits the nut
3. With pliers, then tapped with a hammer
4. With a pipe wrench, as tight as possible
25.Which gear practice does Ontario guidance give for driving on inclines?
1. Turn off the engine and let gravity do the work
2. Shift to neutral to let the truck roll freely
3. Use the highest gear and the fastest speed
4. Operate in gear, never coasting in neutral
26.Which conduct does the OHSA forbid for a lift truck operator?
1. Sounding the horn before entering a blind intersection
2. Reporting a near miss to the supervisor
3. Racing another operator to see who is faster
4. Wearing the seat belt during the shift
27.On a rough terrain lift truck, what share of nameplate capacity may the platform, load and people weigh together?
1. All of it
2. One-half
3. Two-thirds
4. One-third
28.What does lateral stability refer to?
1. Resistance to tipping over sideways
2. Resistance to tipping forward onto the forks
3. How quickly the truck can stop on a ramp
4. How far the mast can tilt back from vertical
29.Where must a parked lift truck or its load never be left?
1. In a parking spot marked off with yellow floor lines
2. In front of fire exits, stairways or fire equipment
3. At a charging station that is approved for it
4. Inside the designated lift truck parking zone
30.A mechanic needs to work under a lift truck's raised forks. What must be done first?
1. Leave the engine running so they stay up
2. Ask the operator to hold the lift lever
3. Raise them higher so there is more room
4. Securely support them with approved blocks
31.A tall load blocks your forward view. How should you travel?
1. Forward, leaning out to the side to see around the load
2. Forward slowly, sounding the horn constantly
3. Forward, with the load raised to see under it
4. In reverse, looking in the direction of travel
32.You find a hydraulic hose dripping during the pre-use check. What should you do?
1. Report it to the supervisor right away
2. Wipe it dry and start your shift as planned
3. Wrap it in tape and tell the next driver
4. Use the truck until the drip gets worse
33.A railcar needs to be moved a few metres along the siding. May you push it with the lift truck?
1. Yes, if a co-worker watches the coupling the whole time
2. Yes, if the forks are lowered to the rail
3. Yes, if the railcar is completely empty
4. No, never push or tow railcars with a lift truck
34.How should the forks be positioned before entering a pallet?
1. Tilted forward, mast leaning out
2. Tilted back, with the forks raised
3. Level, with the mast upright
4. Uneven, one higher than the other
35.An order picker or reach truck used in narrow warehouse aisles is in which class?
1. Class 2
2. Class 8
3. Class 6
4. Class 4
36.Workers in a building with propane lift trucks complain of headaches, dizziness and nausea. What may this signal?
1. Poor ventilation and exhaust (carbon monoxide) build-up
2. Too much daylight coming through the warehouse windows
3. The propane cylinders being stored upright as required
4. Lift trucks that are being driven too slowly in the aisles
37.Before driving onto an incline, what does Ontario guidance say you should do?
1. Turn sideways at the bottom of it
2. Accelerate before reaching the incline
3. Stop before entering the incline
4. Raise the load before the incline
38.After a work refusal is investigated, the worker still has reasonable grounds to believe the truck is unsafe. What happens next?
1. The worker may keep refusing and an inspector is notified
2. The joint committee votes to settle the refusal
3. The refusal ends and the worker must use the truck
4. The supervisor's decision is final and cannot be reviewed
39.A worker on the platform needs to reach a spot a little farther along the rack. What should the operator do?
1. Lower the platform first, then reposition the truck
2. Drive slowly forward with the platform still raised
3. Tell the worker to lean out over the guardrail
4. Tilt the mast forward to gain the extra reach
40.Which factors does Ontario guidance say affect lift truck stability?
1. Speed, acceleration, sharp turns, height, grades and load security
2. Outside air temperature and the time of day the work is done
3. The colour of the truck and the brand of its tires and seat
4. The operator's age and the number of hours left in the shift
41.What does Ontario's regulation require of the forks before powered equipment is left unattended?
1. Raised to about chest height
2. Tilted fully backward
3. Removed from the carriage
4. Lowered or solidly supported
42.Under Ontario guidance, about how many hours of use usually meets the yearly capacity examination requirement on a single shift?
1. 500 hours
2. 10,000 hours
3. 200 hours
4. 2000 hours
43.How should a lift truck cross railway tracks?
1. Anywhere, straight across at speed
2. Backwards, with the forks dragging
3. Only with the load raised high
4. At a designated crossing, at an angle
44.On a propane-powered truck, what is checked during the visual inspection?
1. Tank mounting, position pin, relief valve and hose condition
2. Radiator cap pressure while the engine is fully hot
3. Hydraulic oil colour after the forks have been raised
4. Battery electrolyte level in each cell of the battery case
45.Why should a propane lift truck not work inside a closed trailer for long periods?
1. Propane trucks cannot reverse in trailers
2. The trailer floor will melt from the heat
3. Propane freezes inside trailers in summer
4. Exhaust can build up without ventilation
46.When stacking loads in a warehouse, what must never be blocked?
1. Fire extinguishers, exits and stairways
2. The view from the lunch room
3. Painted floor lines in empty bays
4. Office windows and the wall clocks in each bay
47.Which class covers rough terrain lift trucks used on uneven outdoor ground?
1. Class 3
2. Class 7
3. Class 1
4. Class 2
48.When changing a propane cylinder, why do you close the valve and run the engine until it stops?
1. To empty the fuel hose before disconnecting it
2. To test the horn while the engine is running
3. To charge the battery for the next operator
4. To warm the new cylinder before connecting it
49.May you raise a load while the lift truck is on an incline?
1. Yes, if the incline is less than 10 degrees
2. Yes, if the truck is parked with the brake on
3. No, do not elevate a load on an incline
4. Yes, if someone holds the load steady for you
50.Which description matches the Ontario law's definition of a competent person?
1. Has been chosen by co-workers as the most experienced operator on shift
2. Holds a certificate from any training provider, whatever the truck or the workplace
3. Has worked for the same employer for at least one year without injury
4. Qualified by knowledge, training and experience, knows the law and the hazards

Answer key with explanations

1. A — Uphill
CCOHS says that, in general and subject to the manufacturer's instructions, loaded trucks on grades greater than 5% travel with the load pointed uphill.
Ramps, grades and surfaces · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ramps, grades and surfaces, CCOHS — Maintaining Truck Control
2. C — At least every three years
Manitoba's Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Powered Lift Trucks says certified operators should be retrained at intervals not exceeding three years, consistent with the employer's lift truck safety program.
Operator competence and the law · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Operator competence and the law, Manitoba Code of Practice, Section B
3. A — One showing the load that may be applied
Reg. 851 s. 52(c) requires the platform to have a sign indicating the load that may be applied to the crane, lift truck or similar equipment.
Lifting people on work platforms · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Lifting people on work platforms, Reg. 851 s. 52(c)
4. B — It keeps the lift truck more stable
CCOHS says to keep loads close to the front wheels to keep the lift truck stable. The further forward the weight sits, the more it works against the counterweight.
Stability, load centre and tip-overs · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Stability, load centre and tip-overs, CCOHS — Load Handling
5. B — It must be immobilized and secured against accidental movement
Reg. 851 s. 57 requires a vehicle left unattended to be immobilized and secured against accidental movement, for example with the parking brake set and wheels chocked if needed.
Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks, Reg. 851 s. 57
6. B — Only the fork manufacturer
CCOHS says no one but the fork manufacturer should repair forks, and forks should not be modified without consulting the supplier. Home repairs can weaken the steel.
Maintenance, forks and records · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Maintenance, forks and records, CCOHS — Fork Safety
7. A — No riders unless the truck has a seat designed for a passenger
Only the operator may ride unless the lift truck is designed with a passenger seat. Ontario's Reg. 851 also allows a person other than the operator on mobile equipment only in a permanently installed seat.
Travelling and pedestrian safety · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Travelling and pedestrian safety, CCOHS — Professional Operator
8. C — Raise the forks to full height, then lower them completely
CCOHS says to check that the lift operates smoothly by raising the forks to maximum height and then lowering them fully, then checking cylinders and hoses for leaks.
Pre-use (circle) checks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Pre-use (circle) checks, CCOHS — Daily Checks
9. D — Sound the horn
CCOHS says sound the horn when entering and exiting trailers or bays, and stay alert for other vehicles and pedestrians.
Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators, CCOHS — Loading and Unloading
10. B — At least two-thirds
The guideline says engage at least two-thirds of the load length and centre the load evenly on the forks. Shallow fork entry lets the load tip off the fork tips.
Picking up, carrying and stacking loads · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Picking up, carrying and stacking loads, Guideline — Appendix III(b)
11. D — Never
Reg. 851 s. 59 forbids loading material handling equipment beyond its maximum rated load except to test the equipment. Distance, experience or added counterweight do not change the rule.
Truck classes and the capacity plate · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Truck classes and the capacity plate, Reg. 851 s. 59
12. B — Outdoors, with the engine stopped
Reg. 851 s. 61 says gasoline engines on mobile equipment are refuelled outdoors, with the engine stopped, no ignition source within 3 m of the dispensing point, and room for fuel expansion.
Propane, fuel and battery charging · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Propane, fuel and battery charging, Reg. 851 s. 61
13. D — Uneven surfaces
Uneven surfaces, slippery floors and ramps are listed hazards. Swept floors, painted lines and level concrete help safe operation.
Ramps, grades and surfaces · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ramps, grades and surfaces, Guideline — Appendix III(a)
14. A — Clause 6 of CSA standard B335-15
WorkSafeBC's regulation says operator training for lift trucks must meet the requirements of Clause 6 of CSA B335-15, the Safety standard for lift trucks. A road licence or brochure is not the standard.
Operator competence and the law · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Operator competence and the law, WorkSafeBC OHSR s. 16.43(2)
15. A — Only when other means such as scaffolds or lifts are not available
CCOHS says, in most cases, work platforms on lift trucks should be used only if other methods, such as ladders, scaffolds or elevating work platforms, are not available.
Lifting people on work platforms · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Lifting people on work platforms, CCOHS — Work Platforms
16. A — 10 cm above the floor
The Ontario guideline lists travelling with the load lifted more than 10 cm above the floor as a dangerous act a competent operator must understand.
Stability, load centre and tip-overs · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Stability, load centre and tip-overs, Guideline — Appendix III(a)
17. D — Lowered to the ground and tilted forward
The guideline says lower the forks to the ground and tilt them forward. CCOHS adds lowering until the fork tips touch the floor, so nobody trips on or walks into raised forks.
Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks, Guideline — Appendix III(b)
18. D — Before the employer uses it for the first time
The guideline says 'for the first time' means the first time by this employer, so new and second-hand trucks must be examined before use. The duty is the employer's, not the seller's.
Maintenance, forks and records · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Maintenance, forks and records, Guideline — Maintenance
19. D — Stop, lower the load and wait until the way is clear
CCOHS says to yield to pedestrians, stop when anyone crosses the route, lower the load to the floor and wait until it is clear. A load must never pass over a person.
Travelling and pedestrian safety · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Travelling and pedestrian safety, CCOHS — Professional Operator
20. C — The brake should hold when the operator rises from the seat
A deadman seat brake applies when the operator gets up from the seat. During the operational check it should hold the truck when the operator rises.
Pre-use (circle) checks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Pre-use (circle) checks, CCOHS — Daily Checks
21. B — It is designed for the loaded truck's weight and firmly in place
The guideline says the dock or bridge plate must be designed to support the mass of the loaded lift truck and be firmly in position. CCOHS adds that its load rating should be clearly marked.
Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators, Guideline — Appendix III(b)
22. C — Only if no part of it can slide back toward the operator
CCOHS says do not lift a load that extends above the load backrest unless no part of the load can possibly slide back toward the operator. A hard hat does not stop a falling load.
Picking up, carrying and stacking loads · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Picking up, carrying and stacking loads, CCOHS — Load Handling
23. A — Class 6
Class 6 covers electric and internal combustion tow tractors. Class 2 is narrow-aisle trucks, Class 3 is electric hand trucks and Class 7 is rough terrain trucks.
Truck classes and the capacity plate · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Truck classes and the capacity plate, Guideline — Appendix II
24. A — By hand, without tools
CCOHS says connect the hose without tools because the valve is designed to be tightened by hand, and do not use metal tools when changing a cylinder.
Propane, fuel and battery charging · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Propane, fuel and battery charging, CCOHS — Safe Handling of Propane
25. D — Operate in gear, never coasting in neutral
The guideline says operate in gear on inclines, ramps or uneven ground. Coasting in neutral or with the engine off removes control of speed.
Ramps, grades and surfaces · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ramps, grades and surfaces, Guideline — Appendix III(b)
26. C — Racing another operator to see who is faster
Workers must not engage in pranks, contests, feats of strength, unnecessary running or rough conduct. Horns, seat belts and reporting near misses are all safe practices.
Operator competence and the law · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Operator competence and the law, OHSA s. 28(2)
27. D — One-third
CCOHS says the combined weight of platform, load and personnel should be one-half of nameplate capacity on an industrial lift truck, or one-third on a rough terrain lift truck.
Lifting people on work platforms · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Lifting people on work platforms, CCOHS — Work Platforms
28. A — Resistance to tipping over sideways
Lateral means side to side, so lateral stability is the truck's resistance to tipping sideways, for example in a sharp turn. Longitudinal stability is front to back, such as tipping forward with a heavy raised load.
Stability, load centre and tip-overs · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Stability, load centre and tip-overs, Guideline — Appendix III(a)
29. B — In front of fire exits, stairways or fire equipment
CCOHS says make sure fire exits, stairways and fire equipment are not blocked by the truck or the load.
Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks, CCOHS — Professional Operator
30. D — Securely support them with approved blocks
CCOHS says do not work beneath elevated forks or trucks unless they are securely supported by approved blocks. Hydraulics alone can drift or fail.
Maintenance, forks and records · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Maintenance, forks and records, CCOHS — Maintenance
31. D — In reverse, looking in the direction of travel
CCOHS says to travel in reverse when a load blocks your view and always look where you are going. Leaning out or raising the load to see under it is dangerous.
Travelling and pedestrian safety · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Travelling and pedestrian safety, CCOHS — Maintaining Truck Control
32. A — Report it to the supervisor right away
CCOHS says to report any problem found during the daily inspection to the supervisor immediately. Wiping, taping or waiting hides a defect that can cause a failure.
Pre-use (circle) checks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Pre-use (circle) checks, CCOHS — Daily Checks
33. D — No, never push or tow railcars with a lift truck
CCOHS says do not tow or push railcars or trucks with a forklift, and do not open railcar doors with the forks.
Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators, CCOHS — Loading and Unloading
34. C — Level, with the mast upright
CCOHS says keep the mast upright and level the forks before inserting them into a pallet, so they slide in without damaging the pallet or the load.
Picking up, carrying and stacking loads · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Picking up, carrying and stacking loads, CCOHS — Load Handling
35. A — Class 2
Class 2 is electric motor narrow-aisle trucks, which include order pickers, reach trucks, turret trucks and side loaders. Class 4 is engine trucks on cushion tires, Class 6 is tow tractors and Class 8 is personnel and burden carriers.
Truck classes and the capacity plate · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Truck classes and the capacity plate, Guideline — Appendix II
36. A — Poor ventilation and exhaust (carbon monoxide) build-up
CCOHS says symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea can indicate inadequate ventilation, with carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from propane combustion.
Propane, fuel and battery charging · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Propane, fuel and battery charging, CCOHS — Hazards of Propane
37. C — Stop before entering the incline
The guideline lists not stopping before entering an incline as a dangerous activity. Stopping lets you check clearance, direction and the load.
Ramps, grades and surfaces · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ramps, grades and surfaces, Guideline — Appendix III(a)
38. A — The worker may keep refusing and an inspector is notified
If the worker still has reasonable grounds after the first investigation, they may continue to refuse and the employer or worker must notify an inspector, who investigates and decides in writing. A supervisor or committee vote does not end it.
Operator competence and the law · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Operator competence and the law, OHSA s. 43(4)–(6)
39. A — Lower the platform first, then reposition the truck
CCOHS says always lower the platform before moving the truck to adjust or reposition, and never move the truck with a person on the platform or the platform raised.
Lifting people on work platforms · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 Lifting people on work platforms, CCOHS — Work Platforms
40. A — Speed, acceleration, sharp turns, height, grades and load security
The guideline lists the effects of speed, acceleration, sharp cornering, height, attachments, grades or ramps, and load security among the things a competent operator must understand about stability.
Stability, load centre and tip-overs · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Stability, load centre and tip-overs, Guideline — Appendix III(a)
41. D — Lowered or solidly supported
Reg. 851 s. 58 says powered equipment must not be left unattended unless forks, buckets, blades and similar parts are in the lowered position or solidly supported.
Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Parking, shutdown and unattended trucks, Reg. 851 s. 58
42. D — 2000 hours
The guideline says the yearly requirement would generally be met by examinations every 2000 hours of use, assuming 12 months on single shifts. Heavier use calls for more frequent examinations.
Maintenance, forks and records · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 12 Maintenance, forks and records, Guideline — Maintenance
43. D — At a designated crossing, at an angle
CCOHS says to cross railway tracks only at designated track crossings and to drive over them at an angle. Speed, raised loads or dragging forks increase the risk of losing control.
Travelling and pedestrian safety · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Travelling and pedestrian safety, CCOHS — Maintaining Truck Control
44. A — Tank mounting, position pin, relief valve and hose condition
For propane trucks CCOHS lists the fuel tank mounting system, the tank position pin, the relief valve and the hose condition. Battery electrolyte applies to electric trucks, and the radiator cap must never be opened hot.
Pre-use (circle) checks · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Pre-use (circle) checks, CCOHS — Daily Checks
45. D — Exhaust can build up without ventilation
CCOHS says do not operate gas or propane lift trucks inside vehicles for long periods without ventilation. The Manitoba code lists carbon monoxide build-up in railcars and trucks as a hazard.
Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Docks, trailers, railcars and elevators, CCOHS — Loading and Unloading
46. A — Fire extinguishers, exits and stairways
The guideline says do not block access to fire extinguishers, exits or stairways when stacking loads. Blocked exits and equipment can trap people in a fire.
Picking up, carrying and stacking loads · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Picking up, carrying and stacking loads, Guideline — Appendix III(b)
47. B — Class 7
Class 7 is rough terrain lift trucks. Classes 1 to 3 are electric trucks used mainly on smooth indoor floors.
Truck classes and the capacity plate · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Truck classes and the capacity plate, Guideline — Appendix II
48. A — To empty the fuel hose before disconnecting it
Closing the cylinder valve and letting the engine run out of fuel empties the supply hose, so little propane escapes when you disconnect it.
Propane, fuel and battery charging · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 11 Propane, fuel and battery charging, CCOHS — Safe Handling of Propane
49. C — No, do not elevate a load on an incline
CCOHS says do not elevate the load when the lift truck is on an incline. A raised load on a slope moves the weight outside the truck's stable base.
Ramps, grades and surfaces · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ramps, grades and surfaces, CCOHS — Maintaining Truck Control
50. D — Qualified by knowledge, training and experience, knows the law and the hazards
The OHSA defines a competent person as qualified by knowledge, training and experience to organize the work, familiar with the Act and regulations, and aware of actual or potential dangers. Seniority, any certificate or a popularity vote do not meet that test.
Operator competence and the law · Based on: Canadian lift truck safety guidance (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 Operator competence and the law, OHSA s. 1

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