These are just two of our students today. Let's hope they can pass the written test!
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
A Forklift Safety Awareness Quiz
A Forklift Safety Awareness Quiz
How familiar are you with forklifts and their safe operation? Take this quiz and find out. These questions are taken from the MANCOMM Forklift Video Series trainer’s instruction manual:
1.) It is very easy to tip over on ramps and sloped surfaces whether the forklift is loaded or unloaded.
a.) True. b.) False.
2.) When driving on ramps with a grade of 10 percent or more with a loaded forklift, you must always keep the load uphill, even if it means driving in reverse down the ramp.
a.) True. b.) False.
3.) Because a forklift weighs more, it is much easier to brake to a stop than an automobile.
a.) True. b.) False.
4.) A forklift driver must always look…
a.) In the mirrors.
b.) Around his/her load.
c.) In the direction of travel.
d.) Forward.
5.) What should you do when you approach an intersection?
a.) Slow down and sound the horn.
b.) Check for hazards by leaning out of the cab.
c.) Turn slowly and smoothly.
d.) Get through as quickly as possible.
6.) To lift people using a forklift, the operator must…
a.) Lift people with bare forks.
b.) Use a pallet to provide a platform.
c.) Move a truck near a wall for fall protection.
d.) None of the above.
7.) When forward visibility is obstructed or blocked…
a.) Look around the load.
b.) Proceed forward slowly and with due caution.
c.) Drive in reverse.
d.) None of the above.
8.) Never enter a trailer or railroad car unless…
a.) The watchman is present.
b.) The forklift’s fuel tank and battery are fully charged.
c.) The trailer or railcar is locked in place with wheel chocks.
d.) There is a spotter inside the trailer or railroad car.
9.) A forklift operator’s first concern should be…
a.) Increasing the speed of loading and unloading.
b.) Making sure the vehicle is in safe working condition.
c.) Checking shift changes for the load/unload schedule.
d.) Stabilizing the forks on all trucks used in a shift.
10.) Which of the following is a warning sign that the forklift may need to be taken out of service and repaired?
a.) Leaks for the fuel system.
b.) A brake pedal that feels spongy.
c.) Exhaust fumes that make you feel sick.
d.) All of the above.
How many wrong answers are permissible? In the workplace: zero. Whenever forklift drivers perform their duties incorrectly, such incidents open the door to accidents, injuries or death, which in turn can lead to workers’ compensation expenses, lost productivity, raised insurance premiums, lowered employee morale, and penalties from OSHA. “When every forklift operator at your company has passed a training and certification program that observes OSHA regulations,” said Mr. Mangan, “you’ve taken a major step toward fostering a safer workplace.”
Monday, March 30, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Viking Forklift Joke of the Day! (And this really happened!)
BBC NEWS: Forklift drops $1 million wine shipment,
I think you'll find only $999,800 worth of wine was dropped.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Ok guys! Ready for Trivia Tuesday??
Fact or Fiction: (Please reply with "FACT"
or "FICTION")
1) The Tructractor, which was built in 1917 to move materials at an axle plant, helped pave the way for the forklift industry.
2) The development of power steering and standardized battery sizes helped increase production of forklifts.
3) Shortly after electric forklifts were invented, many were designed with a typically rechargeable battery that could last about eight hours.
4) In the 1950s, forklifts were built to raise materials up to 50 feet (15.2 meters), which was higher than ever before.
5) For safety purposes, forklifts were equipped with brakes in the 1980s.
Answers will be provided tomorrow, Good Luck!!!
Monday, March 23, 2015
It's National Puppy Day!
It's National Puppy Day! This is our
Mascot, Howlie... reply and post photos of
your puppies or company mascots!
Thursday, March 19, 2015
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Friday, March 6, 2015
So easy to drive, even a dog can do it!
The Viking Forklift
So easy to drive, even a dog can do it!
Kudos to Howlie, our official Mascot!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
It's National Pancake Day!
Like many other European holidays, the pancake day was originally a pagan holiday. Before the Christian era, the Slavs believed that the change of seasons was a struggle between Jarilo, the god of vegetation, fertility and springtime, and the evil spirits of cold and darkness. People believed that they had to help Jarilo fight against winter and bring in the spring. The most important part of Shrovetide week (the whole celebration of the arrival of spring lasted one week) was making and eating pancakes. The hot, round pancakes symbolized the sun. The Slavs believed that by eating pancakes, they got the power, light and warmth of the sun. The first pancake was usually put on a window for the spirits of the ancestors.
Looks like they could use a Viking Forklift!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Did you know...
One of the most commonly used machine for material handling tasks is the forklift truck. This highly efficient truck has become an essential part of every construction sites, warehouses or production facility. In these and other industry sectors, the forklift truck helps the operators or employees to lift and move heavy items or loads from one location to another. It is described as a versatile machine that can perform various tasks, both indoor and outdoor. The biggest benefit is that the forklift truck has the power to complete a certain task for which many people are needed. So, having a forklift truck in your company will certainly save you a lot of money and effort.
Since the forklift trucks are very common material handling equipment, it is always good to know a little bit more about them. Bellow are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about the forklift truck:
The massive production of forklifts started in 1930 with the development of the standardized wood pallets. Their production continued after the World War II with the same intensity.
From 1950s, manufacturers started to design forklift trucks with capability to lift loads up to 15.2 meters. It was a big benefit that allowed the operators to achieve better material organization in the warehouses or production facilities.
The forklift truck is generally classified as an industrial truck.
The forklifts as industrial trucks can be classified according to the engine type, type of wheels, etc.
The forklift trucks are generally classified according to the engine type. Therefore, there are internal combustion forklifts and electrical forklifts. The internal combustion forklift truck can be powered by gasoline, diesel or propane. The electrical forklift on the other hand comes with rechargeable battery.
After the invention of the first electric forklift truck, their rechargeable battery had the capacity to last as long as one working shift – approximately 8 hours.
Since the forklift truck is a massive and powerful machine, not everyone is qualified to use a forklift. The forklift truck operator must complete special training program before using the machine for certain task.
From 2010, the manufacturers began a massive production of electric forklift trucks. More than 60% of the forklifts sold that year were in fact electric forklifts.
The sidewinder is the only forklift that is specifically designed to move in any direction. It is described as highly versatile machine as it can move loads and drive at the same time.
The newest forklift trucks on the market are fully automated machines. These forklifts can pick up and drop materials without any assistance.
Since the forklift trucks are very common material handling equipment, it is always good to know a little bit more about them. Bellow are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about the forklift truck:
The massive production of forklifts started in 1930 with the development of the standardized wood pallets. Their production continued after the World War II with the same intensity.
From 1950s, manufacturers started to design forklift trucks with capability to lift loads up to 15.2 meters. It was a big benefit that allowed the operators to achieve better material organization in the warehouses or production facilities.
The forklift truck is generally classified as an industrial truck.
The forklifts as industrial trucks can be classified according to the engine type, type of wheels, etc.
The forklift trucks are generally classified according to the engine type. Therefore, there are internal combustion forklifts and electrical forklifts. The internal combustion forklift truck can be powered by gasoline, diesel or propane. The electrical forklift on the other hand comes with rechargeable battery.
After the invention of the first electric forklift truck, their rechargeable battery had the capacity to last as long as one working shift – approximately 8 hours.
Since the forklift truck is a massive and powerful machine, not everyone is qualified to use a forklift. The forklift truck operator must complete special training program before using the machine for certain task.
From 2010, the manufacturers began a massive production of electric forklift trucks. More than 60% of the forklifts sold that year were in fact electric forklifts.
The sidewinder is the only forklift that is specifically designed to move in any direction. It is described as highly versatile machine as it can move loads and drive at the same time.
The newest forklift trucks on the market are fully automated machines. These forklifts can pick up and drop materials without any assistance.
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