Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Workplace Hazard Identification 3

Question 1

Operating a propane forklift indoors with poor ventilation creates what health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide buildup

Answer

Excess oxygen exposure

Answer

High humidity only

Answer

Static electricity buildup

Question 2

Which lighting condition is a workplace hazard for forklift operation?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate lighting in a storage aisle

Answer

Bright, even overhead lighting

Answer

Marked emergency exit lighting

Answer

Task lighting at a workbench

Question 3

What hazard is created by loose banding or shrink wrap left on the warehouse floor?

Accepted Answer

Trip hazard for pedestrians and entanglement for wheels

Answer

Improved floor grip

Answer

Reduced dust levels

Answer

Better forklift traction

Question 4

A load is wider than the aisle by a few inches. What is the correct hazard response?

Accepted Answer

Find an alternate route or clear the aisle before proceeding

Answer

Force the load through and scrape the racks

Answer

Raise the load high to clear the shelves

Answer

Reverse quickly through the gap

Question 5

Overhead obstructions such as sprinkler pipes and door frames are a hazard because:

Accepted Answer

A raised mast or load can strike and damage them

Answer

They improve visibility for the operator

Answer

They reduce the risk of tip-over

Answer

They have no effect on forklift work

Question 6

What is the primary hazard of using a forklift on a wet or icy loading dock?

Accepted Answer

Reduced traction leading to skids and tip-over

Answer

Faster braking performance

Answer

Better tire grip

Answer

Lower center of gravity

Question 7

Which is the best way to identify hazards before starting a forklift shift?

Accepted Answer

Complete a pre-operation inspection and walk the work area

Answer

Assume the previous shift handled everything

Answer

Start driving and watch for problems

Answer

Rely only on the maintenance log