CFA OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 3

Question 1

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 prohibits refueling or recharging forklifts in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Areas near open flames or ignition sources

Answer

Refueling and recharging must not occur near open flames, sparks, or other ignition sources due to the risk of fire or explosion from fuel vapors or hydrogen gas.

Question 2

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, what must operators do before leaving a forklift unattended?

Accepted Answer

Lower the forks to the ground and neutralize the controls

Answer

Operators must fully lower the forks, neutralize controls, shut off the engine, and set the brakes before leaving the truck unattended.

Question 3

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, when is a forklift considered 'unattended'?

Accepted Answer

When the operator is more than 25 feet from the truck or the truck is out of view

Answer

A truck is considered unattended when the operator is 25 or more feet away from the truck or the truck is no longer in the operator's view.

Question 4

Which battery charging requirement is mandated under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178?

Accepted Answer

Charging areas must be equipped with adequate ventilation

Answer

Battery charging areas must have adequate ventilation to disperse hydrogen gas emitted during charging, preventing explosive concentrations.

Question 5

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires that trucks traveling in the same direction maintain a safe following distance of approximately:

Accepted Answer

Three truck lengths

Answer

The regulation requires approximately three truck lengths (about 20 feet for each truck) of following distance between traveling forklifts.

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CFA OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 3