When traveling up or down a ramp or incline with a loaded fork truck which way should load be?

Specific precautions are required when driving forklifts on ramps with grades over 10%. Loaded forklifts must be driven with the load pointed up the ramp (good standard practice is to ALWAYS drive with the load pointed up the ramp or slope).

1. When traveling up or down a ramp or incline with a loaded lift truck the load is to be kept upgrade?
2. When driving a loaded forklift down a ramp in what direction should the forks point?
3. When travelling up or down slopes How should the forklift forks be pointed?
4. When traveling up or down a ramp with a load you should keep the load?
5. When traveling up or down a ramp or incline without a load the counterweight is to be kept?
6. When traveling on a level surface you should raise the forks about 12 inches with or without a load?
7. Can you park a forklift on an incline?
8. How do you drive a forklift up and down a hill?
9. When driving on a slope you should keep the back of a loaded forklift pointed uphill?
10. When Travelling on slopes where should the load be carried on the forks?
11. When must you use the back tilt on your forklift when traveling?
12. How should you travel with a load on a forklift?
13. Why must you never drive or operate a truck across an incline?
14. What is the required following distance when a pit is traveling behind another pit traveling in the same direction?
15. What does cradling the load mean?

When traveling up or down a ramp or incline with a loaded lift truck the load is to be kept upgrade?

When traveling with a load, the load should point up the incline, regardless of direction of travel. Going up the incline: Drive forward. Forks pointed upgrade.

When driving a loaded forklift down a ramp in what direction should the forks point?

When going down a ramp, drive in reverse with the load and keep the forks pointed up the slope. When traveling without a load, the forks should always point down the slope. The forklift operator should also drive in reverse up the ramp or drive forward when going down the ramp.

When travelling up or down slopes How should the forklift forks be pointed?

In general: Loaded trucks, when travelling up and down hill that is greater than a 5% grade, should travel with the load pointed uphill. Unloaded truck should travel with the forks (load-engaging means) pointed down hill regardless of the grade.

When traveling up or down a ramp with a load you should keep the load?

4. Driving Direction on Grades. New drivers are sometimes curious and ask, “Which direction should the load face when traveling up a ramp?” The answer is, you should always drive a loaded forklift with the forks pointed upgrade. This will help prevent the load from sliding off the forks.

When traveling up or down a ramp or incline without a load the counterweight is to be kept?

When carrying a heavy load on grade, the forklift must be able to safely stop. When your operators are traveling without a load, the forks should be pointed down the incline. This would include going up or down the ramp. The forks should be raised enough to safely clear the grade.

When traveling on a level surface you should raise the forks about 12 inches with or without a load?

When traveling on a level surface, you should raise the forks about 12 inches with or without a load. Dock plates should be visually checked by the lift truck operator. Use of the safety built restraint system is required only when you are traveling with a load.

Can you park a forklift on an incline?

A forklift should never be parked on an incline. If the forklift becomes disabled on an incline the wheels should be chocked to prevent any accidental rolling until repairs can be completed. Lower any load to the ground when parking the forklift.

How do you drive a forklift up and down a hill?

Forklift Slope Driving Tips

Avoid steep slopes. Make sure the load always points uphill. When going down a slope, be careful about the load falling off. Always drive with a lift “forks first” down a hill or slope (this puts more weight on the braking wheels, so the driver has more traction)

When driving on a slope you should keep the back of a loaded forklift pointed uphill?

-This will keep at least two wheels in contact with the ground at all times, and help to prevent the forklift from tipping over. You also need to pay special attention to slopes and ramps. When you're transporting a load, always keep the forks (and the load) uphill. -This means you should back down a slope.

When Travelling on slopes where should the load be carried on the forks?

Always travel load uphill, forks downhill — if travelling with a load, it should always face uphill; if unladen, forks should face downhill. This will improve stability, traction and adhesion, and applies regardless of the direction the operator is travelling in.

When must you use the back tilt on your forklift when traveling?

The mast must be carefully tilted backward to stabilize the load. Ensure the load is secured before moving. Slowly move the truck to 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) away from the stack. Stop the truck.

How should you travel with a load on a forklift?

Lift the load and tilt it back a little more before traveling. Keep the forks 6 to 10 inches above the ground to avoid potential hazards on the ground. Remember that forklifts are top-heavy. Carry the load low and tilted back.

Why must you never drive or operate a truck across an incline?

Do not drive or operate a lift truck across inclines as this will reduce sideways stability and the lift truck has a strong possibility to overturn. When driving an un- laden truck the forks should be set as low as practicable and tilted back. ... Never exceed the lift truck rated capacity.

What is the required following distance when a pit is traveling behind another pit traveling in the same direction?

4. For trucks traveling in the same direction, a safe distance may be considered to be approximately 3 truck lengths or preferably a time lapse-3 seconds passing the same point. A turn will never be made at such a speed that will cause the fork lift or pallet jack to overturn, due to the centrifugal force of gravity.

What does cradling the load mean?

42. True or False: “Cradling the load” means that you must verify that multi-tiered loads are strapped together. 43.