How is the fall zone for a forklift operation best defined? a. A minimum of a 30-foot diameter circle around the forklift. b. Twice the length of the base of the forklift. c. Any area into which the lifted materials could potentially fall.

Before attempting to lower an overhead load, _____. a. put on a back support belt b. shrink wrap the load c. set up a fall zone d. size up the load

The knot shown in the figure above is a _____. a. square knot b. clove hitch c. half hitch d. bowline

To work with motorized material-handling equipment, a worker must be _____. a. trained, certified, and authorized b. experienced and knowledgeable c. a job foreman or supervisor d. licensed to drive

The forklift hand signal for dog everything means _____. a. to lower the tines b. to tilt the mast back c. to creep forward d. to pause

To transport a bottle of compressed gas, use a _____. a. hand truck b. cylinder cart c. wheelbarrow d. tunnel buggy

What is the proper procedure to lift objects? a. Bend over with your knees straight, feet together, and then lift. b. Lift with your back, keep your legs straight, and keep your arms up. c. Lift with your legs, keep your back straight, and

One common way to tie a clove hitch is to use two _____. a. slip knots b. half hitches c. square knots d. bowlines

When using hand signals, always _____. a. stand on something at least two feet in height b. wear reflective gloves c. maintain eye contact with the operator d. make sure you can hear the backup alarm

When stacking bags of material that are the same width, step back and cross key the bags _____. a. in each tier above seven feet b. until the stack reaches four feet c. every 10 bags high d. all the way to the top of the pile

Never stack or store materials _____. a. in cabinets b. on scaffolds c. outdoors d. on pallets

When moving a material cart on an inclined or declined surface, be sure the _____. a. load does not exceed the labeled weight capacity b. hand brake is within your reach c. hydraulic ram has been removed d. load is cushioned with moving pad