OSHA Forklift Certification Practice Test· OSHA (29 CFR 1910.178)
What does the data plate (capacity plate) on a forklift tell the operator?
Choices
- AThe truck's top travel speed
- BThe maximum load the truck can carry at the rated load centerCorrect
- CThe date of the next inspection
- DThe recommended tire brand
Answer
The maximum load the truck can carry at the rated load center
The data plate shows the maximum load the truck can carry at the rated load center, and operators must never exceed the data-plate capacity.
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