CFA OSHA Regulations & Compliance Standards 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Clearly marked and kept clear of obstructions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It must be done in a designated area with proper ventilation

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

In front of fire safety equipment or emergency exits

Answer

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

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