Forklift Operator: Pre-use (circle) checks

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1. Which seat belt condition passes the daily check?

   1. Belt is tucked behind the seat so it stays out of the way
   2. Belt is missing, as long as the operator drives slowly
   3. Belt and buckle work, with no visible wear or damage
   4. Belt is cut short so the operator can get off more quickly

2. When should an operator inspect a lift truck?

   1. Every day, at the start of each shift
   2. Only when a new operator is assigned to it
   3. Once a month, when the mechanic visits
   4. Only after the truck has been in a collision

3. 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

4. How do you test the parking brake during the operational check?

   1. Look at the lever to see that it is still painted and clearly labelled
   2. Pull it on while travelling at full speed down an aisle
   3. Check that it holds the truck against slight acceleration
   4. Press the horn while the parking brake is applied

5. 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

6. Under B.C.'s regulation, what must an operator do while the equipment is in use, after the pre-shift check?

   1. Only check the fuel gauge once every hour
   2. Leave all monitoring to the maintenance crew
   3. Keep monitoring its performance and report defects
   4. Nothing more until the next shift's pre-use inspection

7. Which item should a fire extinguisher pass in the circle check?

   1. Removed so it does not rattle while driving
   2. Stored in the office for the whole shift
   3. Empty, so it weighs less on the truck
   4. Present, mounted on the truck and charged

8. What should the horn check confirm?

   1. It is quieter than the back-up alarm so it does not startle
   2. It plays a different sound for each operator on the shift
   3. It works and is loud enough to hear over workplace noise
   4. It sounds at least once every minute while the truck moves

9. 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

10. In what order are the two parts of the pre-use check usually done?

    1. Operational check while driving, then a visual check at the end of the shift
    2. Visual check only, because operational checks are done by mechanics
    3. Visual check with the truck off, then an operational check with the key on
    4. Operational check first with the forks raised, then the visual walk-around

11. In British Columbia, how long must the employer keep records of defects reported by operators?

    1. At least 2 years
    2. At least 30 days
    3. Only until the defect is fixed
    4. At least 6 months

12. During the circle check you find one fork tip noticeably higher than the other. What does this suggest?

    1. A low tire on the steering axle only
    2. The mast needs to be tilted further back
    3. A bent or damaged fork that must be reported
    4. Normal wear that needs no attention or report

13. What should the operator use to carry out the pre-operational check, according to Ontario guidance?

    1. Memory alone, after the first month
    2. A list written by the last operator
    3. The truck dealer's sales brochure
    4. A checklist provided by the employer

14. 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