OSHA Regulations & Compliance Standards Flashcards

OSHA requires that aisles and passageways in a warehouse used by forklifts be:

Answer: Clearly marked and kept clear of obstructions

OSHA 1910.178(e) requires that permanent aisles and passageways be appropriately marked and kept clear.

Which OSHA rule applies to fueling or charging forklifts indoors?

Answer: It must be done in a designated area with proper ventilation

OSHA requires fueling and battery charging to be done in designated, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources.

Under OSHA standards, what is required before elevating a person on a forklift work platform?

Answer: The platform must be secured to the carriage and the operator must remain at the controls

OSHA requires the work platform to be secured to the carriage and the operator to remain at the controls whenever a person is elevated.

According to OSHA, in what situation is it permissible to use a forklift to push or pull railcars?

Answer: Only if the forklift is specifically designed and rated for that purpose

Forklifts may only perform tasks they are specifically designed and rated for, including specialized applications like moving railcars.

OSHA prohibits parking a forklift in which of the following locations?

Answer: In front of fire safety equipment or emergency exits

OSHA prohibits blocking fire equipment, emergency exits, or safety equipment with parked forklifts.

What does OSHA require when a forklift is left unattended on an incline?

Answer: Wheels must be blocked and the load fully lowered with brakes set

OSHA requires that when a forklift is left unattended on an incline, the wheels be blocked, load lowered, and the parking brake set.

How does OSHA define a 'qualified person' for forklift training purposes?

Answer: Someone with the knowledge, training, and experience to train and evaluate forklift operators

OSHA defines a qualified person as one who possesses the knowledge, training, and experience to evaluate and train forklift operators.