Sectoral Final

T/F Forklifts is rear-wheel steering.

True. Usually wheels have front wheel drive, but forklifts have rear wheel drive
T/F. Forklift is most stable when loaded

False. Especially unstable when loaded and when turning
What are top two reasons for forklift fatalities?
- 1. Crushed by tipping vehicle
- 2. Crushed between vehicle and surface
- 3. Crushed between two vehicles
Top three reasons for forklift accidents?
- 1. Tipover
- 2. Struck by powered industrial truck
- 3. Struck by falling load
Top forklift killers are...
- 1. forklift overturns
- 2. nearby workers struck by forklift
- 3. victim crushed by forklift
- 4. fall from forklift
What percentage of accidents are at least in part, caused by inadequate training?

20-25%
Training program must contain all of the follwing unless employer can demonstrate topics are not applicable:
- truck related topics
- workplace related topics
- the requirements of the standard

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Sectoral Final

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sectoral final

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2011-12-08T04:01:18Z