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Powered Industrial Trucks…..CFR 1910.178

EXERCISE #1

List any near miss/hit with your plants Powered Industrial Trucks that you have heard
about, observed, or experienced. Circle the (*) if it could have or did result in a serious
injury or death.

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EXERCISE #2

In your groups answer the following discussion questions. There may be more than one
correct response! (Circle your groups response[s] and explain why you choose them.)

A.) Anyone can just jump on a forklift and take right off. It is not much different than driving a
car! TRUE or FALSE

B.) If the break area is a long way off, it is OK to let someone ride on the lift with you.
TRUE or FALSE

C.) If there isn’t enough room on the lift, they can ride on the forks.
TRUE or FALSE

D.) If I can’t see around the load I can lean over to one side and keep a clear view of travel.
TRUE or FALSE

E.) What conditions in the plant affects the handling of a forklift?
1-water 2-oil 3-steel shot 4-dust 5-holes in the floor 6-Narrow aisles

F.) A forklift weighs (MORE or LESS) than a full-size car.

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