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Forklift test topic: fueling and battery charging
11 test-style questions with the answer and the exact rule.
- You need to operate in an atmosphere containing hazardous concentrations of acetylene or hydrogen. What is the requirement for the truck used in this environment?Power-operated industrial trucks shall not be used. The regulation states that power-operated industrial trucks shall not be used in atmospheres with hazardous concentrations of these specific gases.29 CFR § 1910.178(c): “Power-operated industrial trucks shall not be used in atmospheres containing hazardous concentration of acetylene, butadiene, ethylene oxide, hydrogen (or gases or vapors equivalent in hazard to hydrogen, such as manufactured gas), propylene oxide, acetaldehyde, cyclopropane, diethyl ether, ethylene, isoprene, or unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (UDMH).”
- When refueling a powered industrial truck, what is the required procedure regarding the engine status?The engine shall not be filled while running. The standard requires the engine to be off during refueling to prevent hazards.29 CFR § 1910.178(p): “Fuel tanks shall not be filled while the engine is running.”
- Before performing repairs on the electrical system of an industrial truck, what action must be taken?The battery must be disconnected. Disconnecting the battery is mandated to ensure safety during electrical system repairs.29 CFR § 1910.178(q): “Trucks in need of repairs to the electrical system shall have the battery disconnected prior to such repairs.”
- On piers and wharves handling general cargo, which types of approved power-operated industrial trucks are permitted?Any approved truck designated as Type D, E, G, or LP. The regulation allows Type D, E, G, or LP trucks for general cargo operations on piers and wharves.29 CFR § 1910.178(c): “On piers and wharves handling general cargo, any approved power-operated industrial truck designated as Type D, E, G, or LP may be used, or trucks which conform to the requirements for these types may be used.”
- What condition must be met regarding the battery compartment cover during the charging process?The cover shall be open to dissipate heat. The standard requires battery compartment covers to be open during charging to ensure proper heat dissipation.29 CFR § 1910.178(g): “The battery (or compartment) cover(s) shall be open to dissipate heat.”
- What equipment is required to handle batteries during charging operations?A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment. The regulation specifies the use of specific mechanical aids like conveyors or hoists for handling batteries.29 CFR § 1910.178(g): “A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment shall be provided for handling batteries.”
- When charging a battery, what is the correct procedure for mixing electrolyte?Pour acid into water. The regulation states that acid must be poured into water, not the reverse.29 CFR § 1910.178(g): “When charging batteries, acid shall be poured into water; water shall not be poured into acid.”
- When checking the electrolyte level in a storage battery or the gasoline level in a fuel tank, what lighting source should an operator use?Use a flashlight or other non-combustible light source. The regulation prohibits the use of open flames for checking fluid levels, implying the use of safe, non-combustible alternatives like flashlights.29 CFR § 1910.178(p): “Open flames shall not be used for checking electrolyte level in storage batteries or gasoline level in fuel tanks.”
- Before attempting to change or charge batteries, what must be done with the truck?The truck must be positioned and the brake applied. Operators must ensure the truck is properly positioned and the brake is applied before servicing the battery.29 CFR § 1910.178(g): “Trucks shall be properly positioned and brake applied before attempting to change or charge batteries.”
- If a storage warehouse is not classified as hazardous, what type of approved power-operated industrial truck may be used?Any approved truck designated as Type D, E, G, or LP. For non-hazardous storage warehouses, the standard allows the use of any approved truck designated as Type D, E, G, or LP.29 CFR § 1910.178(c): “If not classified as hazardous, any approved power-operated industrial truck designated as Type D, E, G, or LP may be used, or trucks which conform to the requirements for these types may be used.”
- What action is required regarding smoking in a battery charging area?Smoking is prohibited in the charging area. The standard mandates that smoking is prohibited in areas where batteries are charged.29 CFR § 1910.178(g): “Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area.”