Forklift Safety Awareness Course 2026

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Who should be allowed to drive a forklift at work?

   • AOnly trained and authorized workers
   • BAny worker who is on the same shift
   • CAny worker who holds a car licence
   • DAnyone who has watched others drive one
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   Respuesta: A. Only trained and authorized workers

   Only workers who are trained and authorized (and, where required, certified or found competent) should operate a forklift.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   Ontario's Regulation 851 says a lift truck operator must be what?

   • AA licensed mechanic
   • BA competent person
   • CA shift supervisor
   • DA union steward
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   Respuesta: B. A competent person

   Clause 51(2)(a) of Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) requires the operator to be a competent person.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   In BC, lift trucks and their operator training must meet which standard?

   • ACSA B335, Safety standard for lift trucks
   • BCSA Z96, High-visibility safety apparel
   • CCSA Z259, Fall protection equipment
   • DCSA Z94.1, Industrial protective headwear
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   Respuesta: A. CSA B335, Safety standard for lift trucks

   BC's OHS Regulation s. 16.43 requires lift trucks to meet CAN/CSA B335-15, and operator training to meet Clause 6 of that standard.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   Ontario's lift truck guideline says employers should keep a record for each competent operator. What should it show?

   • AThe truck's total hours run
   • BTruck class, assessor and date
   • CThe operator's home address and phone
   • DThe operator's car insurer
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   Respuesta: B. Truck class, assessor and date

   The record should show the skills and knowledge shown, the truck class or classes assessed, the assessor's name and affiliation, and the date.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When should a forklift get its daily check?

   • AOnly after it breaks down
   • BAt the start of the shift
   • COnly when a new driver starts
   • DOnce a week, on Mondays
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   Respuesta: B. At the start of the shift

   Forklifts should be inspected every day, at the start of each shift and before use. BC requires the operator to inspect mobile equipment before it is first used on a shift.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   During your pre-use check you find the horn does not work. What should you do?

   • AOpen the panel and fix the wiring yourself
   • BMention it at the end of your shift
   • CReport it to your supervisor right away
   • DUse the truck and shout warnings instead
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   Respuesta: C. Report it to your supervisor right away

   Problems found in the daily check should be reported to the supervisor immediately. Do not make repairs unless you are authorized.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   What is the first part of a daily forklift check, done before you start the engine?

   • AA brake test on a ramp
   • BA test lift to full height
   • CA drive around the building
   • DA visual walk-around check
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   Respuesta: D. A visual walk-around check

   The daily check starts with a visual (circle) check before starting, followed by an operational check with the key on.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   Where do you find the maximum load a forklift can lift?

   • AOn the truck's data plate
   • BOn the side of the fuel tank
   • COn the pallet's shipping label
   • DIn the product's safety data sheet
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   Respuesta: A. On the truck's data plate

   Each lift truck has a maximum load limit, shown on its data plate. Never exceed it.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   What happens to a forklift's safe load limit as the load is raised higher?

   • AIt doubles
   • BIt goes up
   • CIt stays the same
   • DIt goes down
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   Respuesta: D. It goes down

   The load limit decreases as the load centre is raised, and raising a load makes the truck less stable.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    An uneven load is heavier at one end. How should you pick it up?

    • AWith the mast tilted fully forward
    • BWith the load lifted as high as possible
    • CHeavier end furthest from the truck
    • DHeavier end closest to the front wheels
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    Respuesta: D. Heavier end closest to the front wheels

    Keep the heavier end nearest the front wheels and tilt the mast back.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    The forks should reach at least how much of the load's length?

    • ATwo-thirds
    • BOne-third
    • COne-quarter
    • DOne-tenth
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    Respuesta: A. Two-thirds

    CCOHS says forks should be at least two-thirds of the load length and inserted fully under the load.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    How high should the forks be when you travel with a load?

    • AAs high as the mast will allow it
    • BAt the driver's eye level
    • CAbout 1 m off the floor
    • DAbout 10 to 15 cm off the floor
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    Respuesta: D. About 10 to 15 cm off the floor

    Travel with the forks as low as possible and tilted back, usually about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in.) above the floor.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    You drive a loaded forklift up or down a steep ramp. Which way should the load point?

    • AUphill
    • BDownhill
    • CSideways
    • DToward the edge
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    Respuesta: A. Uphill

    On grades over 5%, a loaded truck keeps the load pointed uphill, both going up and coming down.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    On a ramp with no load, which way should the forks point?

    • AToward the edge
    • BToward the wall
    • CDownhill
    • DUphill
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    Respuesta: C. Downhill

    Unloaded trucks keep the forks pointed downhill on any grade.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    Where should you avoid turning a forklift?

    • AIn a marked turning area
    • BOn a ramp
    • COn a level floor
    • DIn a wide aisle
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    Respuesta: B. On a ramp

    Do not turn on ramps. Turn on level ground whenever possible.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    A co-worker asks for a ride on your forklift. What should you say?

    • AYes, if they stand on the forks
    • BYes, but only for short trips inside the building
    • CNo, unless it is built for a passenger
    • DYes, if they hold on with both hands
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    Respuesta: C. No, unless it is built for a passenger

    Nobody but the operator should ride on the truck unless it is designed for a second person.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    If your forklift starts to tip over, what does CCOHS advise?

    • AGrab hold of the load
    • BStay in the truck
    • CJump clear right away
    • DClimb onto the mast
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    Respuesta: B. Stay in the truck

    CCOHS advises operators to stay in the truck in case of overturn, and to wear the seat belt or restraint when one is fitted.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    Is it ever safe to stand or walk under a forklift's raised forks?

    • AYes, if you walk under them quickly
    • BYes, if the forks are empty
    • CYes, if the driver is watching
    • DNo, never stand or walk under them
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    Respuesta: D. No, never stand or walk under them

    No one should stand or pass under the elevated part of a forklift, loaded or unloaded.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    You are on foot and need to cross an aisle where a forklift is working. What should you do?

    • ARun across quickly to save some time
    • BWalk close behind the truck as it reverses
    • CMake eye contact with the driver first
    • DAssume the driver already sees you
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    Respuesta: C. Make eye contact with the driver first

    Pedestrians should use the walking areas set aside for them and make eye contact with the driver before crossing.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    What is the best way to keep pedestrians safe from forklifts?

    • ASeparate walkways and barriers
    • BLet people walk any route they like
    • CHave drivers sound the horn nonstop
    • DHave trucks speed up to clear aisles
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    Respuesta: A. Separate walkways and barriers

    Traffic management separates people and trucks with marked walkways, exclusion zones and physical barriers such as bollards or fences.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    What is commonly installed at blind intersections in a warehouse to help drivers and pedestrians see each other?

    • ARubber floor mats
    • BExtra racking
    • CConvex mirrors
    • DFloor heaters
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    Respuesta: C. Convex mirrors

    Convex mirrors and warning lights at intersections help prevent collisions.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Before a forklift drives into a trailer at a loading dock, what must be done?

    • ARaise the forks to full height
    • BUnplug the trailer's lights
    • COpen all the other dock doors
    • DChock the trailer's wheels
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    Respuesta: D. Chock the trailer's wheels

    Make sure the truck brakes are set and the wheels are chocked, or use a trailer restraint, so the trailer cannot move away from the dock.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    Why are sparks, flames and smoking banned where forklift batteries are charged?

    • AHeat makes the batteries freeze up
    • BSmoke damages the charger's display
    • CCharging gives off explosive hydrogen
    • DSparks make the batteries charge slower
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    Respuesta: C. Charging gives off explosive hydrogen

    Charging lead-acid batteries releases hydrogen gas, which can explode, so charge only in approved, ventilated areas away from ignition sources.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Under BC's rules, what must you do before leaving a forklift's controls unattended?

    • ALeave it running so it is ready to go
    • BLeave the forks raised so people see them
    • CSecure it and lower any raised load
    • DPark it facing down a slope
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    Respuesta: C. Secure it and lower any raised load

    BC's OHS Regulation s. 16.9 requires mobile equipment to be secured against movement, and elevated loads to be landed or secured, before it is left unattended.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    A worker needs to be lifted on a forklift to reach a high shelf. What is required?

    • AA platform made for lifting people
    • BA ladder set on top of the forks
    • CA pallet strapped onto the forks
    • DStanding carefully on the bare forks
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    Respuesta: A. A platform made for lifting people

    People may be raised only on a work platform built or certified for that purpose, secured to the forks, with guardrails, and with the operator at the controls.

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