There
are always questions that seem impossible to answer. So today we are going to
base our blog on frequently asked questions about your forklift!
How
Much Do You Know?
1. Who
can certify forklift operators?
a. Any
business owner
b. Someone
with adequate knowledge, experience, and training
c. A
member of OSHA
2. How
often must operators be certified?
a. Every
year
b. Every
two years
c. Every
three years
3. Is
training for every different forklift make and model required?
a. Yes,
because all forklift makes and models vary
b. No,
but training is required for different types and styles of forklifts
4. Is
a written exam alone enough to certify a forklift operator?
a. Yes,
a written exam is all that is required
b. No,
a discussion, written test, and driving test are required
5. Are
forklift operators required to have a valid driver’s license?
a. No
b. Yes
6. Does
OSHA require a set speed limit for forklift operators?
a. Yes,
it is 5 miles per hour
b. No, but some
companies may have set speed limits in place 
Get
This…
A question that I often get when visiting with
customers is whether or not their powered industrial trucks are required to
have backup beepers and/or warning lights. The answer to this question isn’t as
straight forward than some of the others. Your forklift is required to have
some sort of sound-making device to alert people that the truck will be
approaching. Typically, this device is the truck’s horn. However, if an
employer finds it necessary to have an additional warning system in place then
it is the responsibility of that employer to enforce this requirement.
Can
You Answer This Question???
Is it better to get a truck with a higher capacity
than you need for reassurance?
A. It’s
always a good idea to have extra reassurance.
B. It
isn’t needed if you know the capacity of the product you are lifting
Purchasing a forklift with a higher capacity than
needed is not necessary. However, it is important to remember as your height
increases your capacity decreases. Therefore, if you do end up purchasing a
forklift with a higher capacity than needed make sure that the measurements of
the forklift still fit your company’s needs. This makes B your best answer.
Get
The Facts!
It seems that more and more people are wearing
headphones during working hours. In an office setting this isn’t a big deal,
but what about people working around heavy machinery, or operating it? While
OSHA does not have a set standard to whether or not forklift operators are
permitted to use headphones, it is not recommended. This is for the obvious
reasons. Often times when people are listening to headphones they are drowning
out the noise around them blocking the sound of alarms, or people giving direction.
…So
Call
If you still have questions, feel free to post them in
the comments or reach out to us via E-mail (omega.rockett@yahoo.com) or by phone
(513-842-2012). Thanks for tuning into our blog! Have an awesome weekend.
ANSWERS: 1/B, 2/C, 3/B, 4/B, 5/A, 6/B
