OSHA Forklift Certification Practice Test· OSHA (29 CFR 1910.178)
What effect does adding an attachment have on a forklift?
Choices
- AIt reduces rated capacity and moves the load center forwardCorrect
- BIt increases rated capacity and moves the load center back
- CIt has no effect on capacity
- DIt only changes the truck's color code
Answer
It reduces rated capacity and moves the load center forward
Adding an attachment reduces the truck's rated capacity and moves the load center forward, so the data plate must be re-marked and the manufacturer's prior written approval is required.
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