Question

5 what are the appropriate points of contact to get on the forklift safely?

a. holding on with one hand and having one foot on the ground/step
b. holding on with both hands and having one foot on the ground/step
c. holding on with one hand and having both feet on the ground/step
d. a and b only
e. b and c only

Explanation:

Analyze the three-point contact rule

The three-point contact rule requires maintaining three points of contact (either two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet) at all times when mounting or dismounting equipment like a forklift.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A: "Holding on with one hand and having one foot on the ground/step" represents only two points of contact.
• Option B: "Holding on with both hands and having one foot on the ground/step" represents three points of contact (two hands + one foot).
• Option C: "Holding on with one hand and having both feet on the ground/step" represents three points of contact (one hand + two feet).
• Option D: "A and B only" is incorrect because A is incorrect.
• Option E: "B and C only" is correct because both B and C describe valid three-point contact configurations.

Answer:

• A. Holding on with one hand and having one foot on the ground/step
• B. Holding on with both hands and having one foot on the ground/step
• C. Holding on with one hand and having both feet on the ground/step
• D. A and B only
• E. B and C only (Correct answer)