Forklift operating condition and maintenance practice questions

1. A powered industrial truck was taken out of service under 1910.178(p)(1) because it was found to be unsafe. What ends that out-of-service period?

• A. One full shift has passed
• B. The truck has been restored to safe operating condition
• C. The operator has signed a written waiver
• D. A supervisor has noted the problem in a log

2. A truck's exhaust system emits hazardous sparks. Under 1910.178(q)(8), when may the truck be returned to service?

• A. After the engine has cooled for 30 minutes
• B. At the next daily examination, whatever its result
• C. Right away, if it is used only outdoors
• D. When the cause for the emission of such sparks and flames has been eliminated

3. Which condition does 1910.178(q)(9) name as the reason to remove a vehicle from service for overheating?

• A. The temperature of a part is found to be in excess of its normal operating temperature, thus creating a hazardous condition
• B. The outside air temperature rises above 90 °F
• C. The engine has run for more than one full shift
• D. The operator's cab feels warm to the touch

4. With the engine shut off, a refueling attendant routinely fills truck fuel tanks until they overflow onto the floor. Under 1910.178(p)(2), what is wrong with this practice?

• A. Nothing; (p)(2) covers only filling while the engine is running
• B. Nothing, as long as the floor is mopped by the end of the shift
• C. Spillage shall be avoided, and letting the tank overflow does not avoid it
• D. Fuel tanks may be filled only by a supervisor

5. A truck has a leak in its fuel system. Under 1910.178(p)(4), what must happen before it is operated?

• A. The fuel tank has been emptied
• B. The leak has been reported to a supervisor
• C. The leak has been corrected
• D. The truck has been moved outdoors

6. 1910.178(p)(5) bans open flames for two kinds of checks. Which two?

• A. Checking electrolyte level in storage batteries and gasoline level in fuel tanks
• B. Checking tire pressure and hydraulic oil level
• C. Checking engine oil level and coolant level
• D. Checking mast chains and fork wear

7. Which two requirements does 1910.178(q)(1) set for a power-operated industrial truck that is not in safe operating condition?

• A. It shall be tagged, and it may be used until a repair is scheduled
• B. It shall be removed from service, and its usual operator shall repair it
• C. It shall be reported to OSHA, and anyone on the shift may repair it
• D. It shall be removed from service, and all repairs shall be made by authorized personnel

8. In which locations does 1910.178(q)(2) say no repairs shall be made?

• A. Any building with a sprinkler system
• B. Class I, II, and III locations
• C. Any area within 10 feet of a loading dock
• D. Any location on the ground floor

9. A truck needs repairs to its fuel and ignition systems that involve fire hazards. Where does 1910.178(q)(3) say those repairs shall be conducted?

• A. Only in locations designated for such repairs
• B. Anywhere, as long as a fire extinguisher is nearby
• C. Only outdoors at night
• D. At the spot where the truck broke down

10. A part of an industrial truck needs replacement. What does 1910.178(q)(5) require of the replacement part?

• A. It shall be the lowest-cost part available
• B. It shall be approved by the OSHA area office
• C. It shall be a used part taken from another truck of any make
• D. It shall be equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design

11. To save weight, a maintenance shop proposes removing a part the manufacturer installed on a fork truck. The change is not part of a conversion under paragraph (q)(12). What does 1910.178(q)(6) say?

• A. It may be done if the operator agrees
• B. It may be done for parts that weigh under 10 pounds
• C. Trucks shall not be altered by the elimination of any parts
• D. It may be done if the truck is used only outdoors

12. Under 1910.178(q)(6), the relative positions of a truck's various parts shall not be altered from what?

• A. What they were at the last daily examination
• B. What they were when originally received from the manufacturer
• C. What the operator finds most comfortable
• D. What they were after the most recent repair

13. Paragraph (q)(6) makes an exception for paragraph (q)(12). What change to a truck does (q)(12) allow?

• A. Converting any truck to diesel fuel without approval
• B. Converting a truck originally approved for gasoline to liquefied petroleum gas fuel, under the conditions (q)(12) sets
• C. Removing the overhead guard on trucks used indoors
• D. Adding counterweight without the manufacturer's approval

14. A shop converts a truck originally approved for gasoline to liquefied petroleum gas fuel, using a conversion kit it built itself that has not been approved. Does this meet 1910.178(q)(12)?

• A. Yes, because (q)(12) allows any gasoline truck to be converted to LP gas
• B. Yes, if the shop has done similar conversions before
• C. Yes, if the operator has been trained on LP-gas trucks
• D. No, because such conversion equipment shall be approved

15. Which industrial trucks does 1910.178(q)(7) say shall be examined after each shift?

• A. Trucks used on a round-the-clock basis
• B. Trucks that run on liquefied petroleum gas
• C. Trucks used outdoors
• D. Trucks more than ten years old

16. During the examination of a truck, an examiner finds a defect and plans to add it to next week's maintenance list. What does 1910.178(q)(7) require?

• A. Defects shall be listed for the next scheduled service
• B. Defects shall be reported only if the truck has stopped working
• C. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected
• D. Defects shall be listed in a monthly summary

17. Under 1910.178(q)(8), water mufflers shall be filled daily or as frequently as is necessary to prevent the supply of water from dropping below what level?

• A. 25 percent of the filled capacity
• B. 50 percent of the filled capacity
• C. 10 percent of the filled capacity
• D. 75 percent of the filled capacity

18. A vehicle's muffler has screens that may become clogged, and they are clogged now. What does 1910.178(q)(8) say?

• A. The vehicle shall not be operated while such screens or parts are clogged
• B. The vehicle may be operated if the windows are open
• C. The vehicle may be operated until the end of the week
• D. The vehicle may be operated at idle speed only

19. Under 1910.178(q)(10), industrial trucks shall be kept in a clean condition, free of which materials?

• A. Dust, paint chips, and labels
• B. Lint, excess oil, and grease
• C. Rust, water spots, and mud
• D. Tape, chalk marks, and stickers

20. A plant switches to a new high flash point cleaning solvent that is more toxic than the one it used before. Under 1910.178(q)(10), what must the precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire hazard match?

• A. The size of the truck
• B. The precautions used for the old solvent
• C. The agent or solvent used
• D. The time of day the cleaning is done