OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Flashcards
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According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, how often must forklift operators be formally evaluated for competence?
Answer: At least every three years
The regulation requires that each operator be evaluated at least once every three years to ensure continued safe operation.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 identifies which of the following as a component that must be checked during a pre-shift inspection?
Answer: Brakes, steering, controls, warning devices, and mast condition
Pre-shift inspections must include safety-critical systems such as brakes, steering, controls, warning devices, and the condition of the mast and forks.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, where must a forklift operator park the truck when working near railroad tracks?
Answer: At least 8 feet from the nearest rail
Forklifts must be kept at least 8.5 feet (approximately 8 feet) from the nearest rail to avoid interference with rail equipment.
According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, the employer is responsible for ensuring operators are competent to operate a forklift safely. What documentation must the employer maintain?
Answer: Certification records showing the operator's name, training date, and trainer's identity
Employers must maintain a certification record for each trained operator that includes the operator's name, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the trainer.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires that liquid propane (LP) fueled forklifts operating indoors must:
Answer: Only be operated in areas with adequate ventilation to prevent CO buildup
LP-fueled trucks emit carbon monoxide and must only be used indoors where ventilation is sufficient to prevent dangerous CO accumulation.
According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, which of the following is specifically prohibited when operating a forklift?
Answer: Allowing anyone to stand or pass under elevated forks
Standing or passing under elevated forks—whether loaded or unloaded—is explicitly prohibited because the load or carriage could fall.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, what is the primary purpose of the overhead guard on a powered industrial truck?
Answer: To protect the operator from falling objects, not to withstand the full impact of a maximum load
The overhead guard is designed to protect the operator from small falling objects but is not intended to withstand the impact of the truck's full rated load.