Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification OSHA Regulations and Compliance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs powered industrial truck operation in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.178

Answer

29 CFR 1926.602

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1904.7

Question 2

How often must OSHA require that each forklift operator's performance be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 years

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only after an accident

Question 3

Under OSHA rules, who is permitted to operate a powered industrial truck?

Accepted Answer

Only trained and certified operators

Answer

Any employee over 18

Answer

Anyone with a driver's license

Answer

Temporary workers without training

Question 4

What must an employer do when workplace conditions that affect safe operation change?

Accepted Answer

Provide refresher training

Answer

Nothing, initial training suffices

Answer

Only post a new sign

Answer

Wait for the next 3-year cycle

Question 5

According to OSHA, how frequently must a forklift be inspected before use?

Accepted Answer

Before each shift or use

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Monthly

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Annually

Question 6

What is the minimum age OSHA sets for operating a forklift in a non-agricultural workplace?

Accepted Answer

18 years

Answer

16 years

Answer

21 years

Answer

No minimum

Question 7

Which document must an employer keep to prove operator certification?

Accepted Answer

A written record of training and evaluation

Answer

A verbal acknowledgment

Answer

The operator's resume

Answer

A photo of the operator