CFA OSHA Regulations & Compliance Standards 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: OSHA requires that aisles and passageways in a warehouse used by forklifts be:
- Clearly marked and kept clear of obstructions (Correct answer)
- At least 20 feet wide at all times
- Monitored by a spotter at all times
- Lit with colored lighting to distinguish forklift zones
Correct answer: Clearly marked and kept clear of obstructions
OSHA 1910.178(e) requires that permanent aisles and passageways be appropriately marked and kept clear.
Question 2: Which OSHA rule applies to fueling or charging forklifts indoors?
- It must be done in a designated area with proper ventilation (Correct answer)
- Fueling can happen anywhere as long as the engine is off
- Indoor fueling is prohibited under all circumstances
- Only managers may authorize indoor fueling events
Correct 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.
Question 3: Under OSHA standards, what is required before elevating a person on a forklift work platform?
- The platform must be secured to the carriage and the operator must remain at the controls (Correct answer)
- The operator must leave the truck and stand nearby
- A second forklift must be positioned as a safety backup
- The person must wear a hard hat only
Correct 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.
Question 4: According to OSHA, in what situation is it permissible to use a forklift to push or pull railcars?
- Only if the forklift is specifically designed and rated for that purpose (Correct answer)
- Whenever a railcar needs to be moved and no locomotive is available
- Only with verbal authorization from a supervisor
- Never under any OSHA-regulated circumstance
Correct 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.
Question 5: OSHA prohibits parking a forklift in which of the following locations?
- In front of fire safety equipment or emergency exits (Correct answer)
- In a designated forklift parking zone
- Near loading docks during off-peak hours
- In battery charging areas when not charging
Correct answer: In front of fire safety equipment or emergency exits
OSHA prohibits blocking fire equipment, emergency exits, or safety equipment with parked forklifts.
Question 6: What does OSHA require when a forklift is left unattended on an incline?
- Wheels must be blocked and the load fully lowered with brakes set (Correct answer)
- The engine should remain running to power the brakes
- A second employee must stay with the vehicle
- A warning cone must be placed in front of the truck
Correct 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.
Question 7: How does OSHA define a 'qualified person' for forklift training purposes?
- Someone with the knowledge, training, and experience to train and evaluate forklift operators (Correct answer)
- Any employee who has operated a forklift for more than one year
- A certified professional engineer only
- An OSHA-appointed inspector from the regional office
Correct 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.
CFA OSHA Regulations & Compliance Standards 3
OSHA requires that aisles and passageways in a warehouse used by forklifts be: