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17. In winter months loads stacked outside may be covered in ice and snów, the effect of this will;-

a.    Increase the carrying capacity of the truck.

b.    Make no change to the truck or the weight of the load.

c.    Increase the weight of the load.

18.    While operating a lift truck what would you do ifyou saw some rubbish/dunnage lying in agangway?

or warehouse location?

a.    Inform the supervisor.

b.    Park the truck in a safe place and remove the obstruction.

c.    Inform the other truck operators and get it moved at break    time.

19.    Why do you stop the truck as close as practicable from the stack before raising the fork arms?

a.    To assist with accuracy and discourage people walking between the fork arms and the

stack.

b.    To save too many movements of the truck when maneuvering.

c.    To save using the parking brake too many times.

20.    What is the minimum separation distance you leave when following another lift truck down an aisle?

a.    One truck length.

b.    Four truck lengths.

c.    Three truck lengths.

21. Name 4 main safety checks which should be carried out before loading or unloading a fiat bed or

curtain-sided lorry.

22.    Name 4 points to consider when parking a truck safely.

23.    Name 4 hazards an operator may find with regards to floor conditions.

24.    Name 4 checks an operator should carry out before picking up a load.

25.    Name 4 precautions an operator should take when approaching/ negotiating a blind corner?