Where must the forks be placed when picking up a pallet load?

Insert the fork all the way under the load (use forks that are at least two-thirds of the load length). Adjust the fork as wide as possible to fit the load and to provide a more even distribution of weight. Space the fork evenly from the centre stringer of the pallet to balance the load.

1. What is the correct fork position when picking up a load?
2. Where should the forks or load be positioned while driving a loaded forklift?
3. What is the ideal way to pick up a loaded pallet?
4. When should forks be lowered to the ground?
5. What position do you place the forks when parking your forklift?
6. Which direction should the load face when traveling up a ramp?
7. How do you move the forks on a forklift?
8. How low should the forks generally be when carrying a load?
9. How do you pick up a pallet?
10. How do you carry a pallet?
11. What is the dimension of a wooden pallet?
12. When leaving the lift truck unattended the forks must be placed?
13. What does cradling the load mean?

What is the correct fork position when picking up a load?

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. Use caution when carrying a load on an uneven surface; it creates a tip-over hazard.

Where should the forks or load be positioned while driving a loaded forklift?

drive with the fork arms as close to the ground as reasonably practicable, with the tips of the fork arms tilted slightly upwards and away from the ground, whether driving with or without a load.

What is the ideal way to pick up a loaded pallet?

To have a safe lift, have the pallet close to the front wheels. Keep the forklift mass in upright (90 degrees) position before inserting the forks into the pallet. Align and centre the fork 'arms' evenly from the centre stringer. Tilt the forks a little backwards to ensure its maximum security.

When should forks be lowered to the ground?

If the forks are up too high, they could fall, and if they're even just a few inches off the ground, present a serious tripping hazard. Forks should always be in the tilted downward position when parked. The best way to achieve this is for the operator to tilt them forward before lowering them to the ground.

What position do you place the forks when parking your forklift?

Lower the forks to the floor when parking the forklift. Make sure that the forks touch the ground when you are leaving. Apply the parking brake when it is the idle position.

Which direction should the load face when traveling up a ramp?

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.

How do you move the forks on a forklift?

The fork will be resting in a small groove in the crossbar; nudge the fork out of the notch so that it will slide along the top of the crossbar. If the forks are rarely adjusted they may be very hard to move. If so, move to the end of the fork and move it from side to side to break it free.

How low should the forks generally be when carrying a load?

Travel with forks as low as possible from the floor and tilted back (usually within 10-15 cm (4 to 6 inches) above the floor). Match speed to, load, presence of pedestrians, obstructions, and driving and workplace conditions, including slippery surfaces.

How do you pick up a pallet?

Arrange with a local pallet recycler to pick up the pallets. Depending on the size and condition, the recycler may pay you to acquire certain desirable pallets or charge a fee if they are not a popular size or of suitable quality.

How do you carry a pallet?

Pallets are designed to be stacked.

When storing pallets, it is important to stack them horizontally, evenly, and on a flat surface. (Note: Maximium stack height should reach no more than 4 feet.) Do not stand empty pallets vertical on end as they are unstable and can easily topple over and cause injury.

What is the dimension of a wooden pallet?

What is a standard pallet size? The standard pallet size is 48" X 40" with each deck board being 3 ½" wide 5/16" thick.

When leaving the lift truck unattended the forks must be placed?

In addition, an unattended powered industrial truck is mentioned in rule 4081.2174, Parking (1) When leaving a powered industrial truck unattended, an operator shall fully lower the forks flat to the floor, neutralize the controls, set the brakes and shut the power off.

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.