CFA CFA Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What action should a forklift operator take when asked to give a pedestrian a ride on the forklift?
- Allow it only if the passenger stands on the forks with the load
- Refuse — passengers are prohibited on forklifts unless a seat and restraint are specifically designed for them (Correct answer)
- Allow it only at speeds below 5 mph
- Allow it if the supervisor gives verbal permission
Correct answer: Refuse — passengers are prohibited on forklifts unless a seat and restraint are specifically designed for them
OSHA prohibits riding on forklifts unless the truck is designed with an additional seat and restraint system for a passenger.
Question 2: Which safeguard should be used to physically separate forklift traffic from pedestrian areas in a high-traffic zone?
- Painted floor lines alone
- Safety netting hung from the ceiling
- Bollards, guardrails, or physical barriers (Correct answer)
- A warning sign posted at the zone entry
Correct answer: Bollards, guardrails, or physical barriers
Physical barriers such as bollards and guardrails provide a hard separation between forklift and pedestrian zones, far more effective than painted lines alone.
Question 3: When must a forklift operator sound the horn?
- Only when reversing without a spotter
- At intersections, blind spots, and whenever pedestrians are near the path of travel (Correct answer)
- Only when exceeding the posted speed limit
- Only when carrying a load that blocks forward visibility
Correct answer: At intersections, blind spots, and whenever pedestrians are near the path of travel
Operators must sound the horn at intersections, blind corners, doorways, and anytime pedestrians may be in or near the forklift's travel path.
Question 4: What is 'spotter assistance' used for in forklift operations?
- Checking the load weight before travel
- Guiding an operator safely through congested areas or when visibility is limited (Correct answer)
- Inspecting the forks for cracks before each shift
- Counting pallet positions to verify inventory accuracy
Correct answer: Guiding an operator safely through congested areas or when visibility is limited
A spotter walks ahead of or alongside the forklift to guide the operator through areas with limited visibility or heavy pedestrian congestion.
Question 5: How should a forklift operator approach a doorway or building entrance?
- Accelerate through quickly to minimize time in the transition zone
- Sound the horn, slow down, and ensure the doorway is clear before entering (Correct answer)
- Flash headlights three times and proceed if no response is received
- Stop completely, get out, and visually check before re-entering the cab
Correct answer: Sound the horn, slow down, and ensure the doorway is clear before entering
Operators must slow down, sound the horn, and confirm the doorway is clear of pedestrians and obstructions before passing through.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'pedestrian exclusion zone' around an active forklift?
- To mark the area where the forklift battery must be charged
- To define the area where unauthorized foot traffic is prohibited while the forklift is operating (Correct answer)
- To indicate the maximum turning radius of the forklift for path planning
- To show where the load should be set down for inspection
Correct answer: To define the area where unauthorized foot traffic is prohibited while the forklift is operating
A pedestrian exclusion zone is a defined area around an operating forklift where unauthorized personnel must not enter to prevent struck-by incidents.
CFA CFA Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management 2
What action should a forklift operator take when asked to give a pedestrian a ride on the forklift?