CLA Safety Principles 3

Question 1

What is the maximum safe load capacity guideline for a two-person manual lift without mechanical assistance?

Accepted Answer

50 lbs per person

Answer

NIOSH guidelines recommend that no worker lift more than 50 lbs without mechanical assistance; heavier loads require team lifts or equipment.

Question 2

Which ergonomic principle helps reduce lower back injury risk when lifting boxes from the floor?

Accepted Answer

Squat down, keep the load close, and lift with legs

Answer

Squatting, keeping the load close to the body, and using leg muscles instead of the back significantly reduces lumbar strain during lifting.

Question 3

In a warehouse, what does a yellow floor marking typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Aisle or traffic lane boundary

Answer

Yellow floor markings are the OSHA-recommended color for defining aisles, traffic lanes, and work cell boundaries to separate pedestrian and vehicle paths.

Question 4

Which condition makes a forklift load UNSAFE to transport?

Accepted Answer

Load extends beyond the front of the forks

Answer

A load that extends beyond the fork tips shifts the center of gravity forward, increasing tip-over risk and reducing stability.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

Accepted Answer

Identify and control hazards for each step of a job task

Answer

A JSA breaks a job into individual steps, identifies potential hazards at each step, and recommends controls to eliminate or reduce those hazards.

(CLA) Certified Logistics Associate Practice Test

(CLA) Certified Logistics Associate Practice Test

CLA Safety Principles 3