CWLP Safety Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what height does OSHA require fall protection for general industry warehouse workers on elevated surfaces?
- 2 feet
- 4 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
- 10 feet
Correct answer: 4 feet
OSHA's general industry standard (29 CFR 1910.28) requires fall protection when workers are exposed to falls of 4 feet or more.
Question 2: What information must be included on a hazardous material label under OSHA's HazCom 2012 (GHS) standard?
- Product name, supplier name, and price
- Product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, and pictograms (Correct answer)
- Storage location, quantity, and expiration date
- Employee name, date received, and purchase order number
Correct answer: Product identifier, signal word, hazard statements, and pictograms
GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 labels require a product identifier, signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, pictograms, and supplier information.
Question 3: A worker is required to lift boxes weighing 60 lbs repeatedly throughout a shift. Which is the BEST ergonomic practice?
- Lift quickly to minimize total exposure time
- Use mechanical assists such as lift tables or team lifting (Correct answer)
- Bend at the waist to keep the load close
- Twist the torso to position the load faster
Correct answer: Use mechanical assists such as lift tables or team lifting
Mechanical assists and team lifting reduce musculoskeletal injury risk; twisting and bending at the waist significantly increase injury risk.
Question 4: What is the correct action when a forklift's warning horn fails during a pre-shift inspection?
- Tag the horn for repair but continue using the forklift
- Remove the forklift from service until the horn is repaired (Correct answer)
- Drive slowly and use hand signals instead
- Report it at the end of the shift
Correct answer: Remove the forklift from service until the horn is repaired
Any safety-critical defect found during pre-shift inspection requires removing the equipment from service until repaired.
Question 5: Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically required when operating in a warehouse cold storage area at -10°F?
- Standard steel-toed boots and safety glasses only
- Insulated gloves, thermal clothing, and face protection rated for extreme cold (Correct answer)
- Hearing protection and a hard hat
- Chemical-resistant gloves and a respirator
Correct answer: Insulated gloves, thermal clothing, and face protection rated for extreme cold
Extreme cold environments require layered thermal protection for the hands, body, and face to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Question 6: What does a 'near miss' event in warehouse safety terminology refer to?
- An injury that required only first aid treatment
- An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so (Correct answer)
- A minor property damage incident under $500
- A safety audit finding with low severity
Correct answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
A near miss is an unplanned event that could have caused injury or damage but did not — reporting them is critical for preventing future incidents.
Question 7: When stacking pallets in a warehouse rack system, where should the heaviest loads be stored?
- On the top level for easier crane access
- On the middle level for balanced weight distribution
- On the bottom level closest to the floor (Correct answer)
- On whichever level has the most space available
Correct answer: On the bottom level closest to the floor
Heavy loads should be stored on the lowest level to lower the center of gravity, reduce rack stress, and improve stability.
CWLP Safety Procedures 3
At what height does OSHA require fall protection for general industry warehouse workers on elevated surfaces?