Aisle Navigation & Right-of-Way Flashcards
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When two forklifts approach each other in a wide aisle simultaneously, which principle governs who yields?
Answer: The forklift traveling downhill yields to the one traveling uphill
A forklift traveling downhill must yield to one traveling uphill because stopping on a grade is more dangerous for the uphill-bound operator.
What is the recommended action when a forklift operator must back out of a blind corner storage area?
Answer: Use a spotter, sound the horn continuously, and back out slowly
Using a spotter combined with continuous horn sounding and slow backing gives maximum warning to pedestrians who cannot see the forklift.
In a warehouse aisle marked for one-way forklift traffic, a pedestrian is walking in the opposite direction. What should the operator do?
Answer: Sound the horn and reduce speed, giving the pedestrian right-of-way
Pedestrians always have right-of-way over forklifts; operators must slow down, sound the horn, and yield regardless of aisle designation.
How far in advance should a forklift operator slow down before reaching a cross-aisle intersection?
Answer: Far enough to stop safely if a pedestrian or vehicle enters the intersection
OSHA requires operators to slow and be prepared to stop well before intersections so they can react to any hazard that appears.
A forklift operator is navigating a narrow aisle and notices floor markings have faded. What is the correct response?
Answer: Reduce speed and report the faded markings to a supervisor
Faded floor markings reduce safety; operators should slow down and report the issue so markings can be restored promptly.
When must a forklift operator yield to other traffic while exiting a storage rack aisle onto a main travel aisle?
Answer: Always — traffic in the main aisle has right-of-way
The main travel aisle always has right-of-way; operators merging from storage aisles must yield before entering.
What is the maximum safe traveling speed for a forklift in a congested warehouse aisle with pedestrian activity?
Answer: Whatever speed allows stopping within the operator's clear line of sight
OSHA mandates safe speeds that allow stopping within the distance the operator can clearly see, which varies by conditions.