Forklift certification Certification Forklift certification Workplace Hazard Identification 4

Question 1

A dock plate is not secured between the truck and dock. What hazard exists?

Accepted Answer

The plate can shift and cause the forklift to fall into the gap

Answer

An unsecured dock plate can slide, dropping the forklift into the gap between trailer and dock.

Question 2

Why must trailer wheels be chocked and the trailer restrained before loading?

Accepted Answer

To prevent trailer creep or early departure that drops the forklift

Answer

Chocks and dock locks stop trailer creep and premature pull-away, a leading cause of dock forklift falls.

Question 3

Dust or fine powder in the air near a forklift battery charging area is a hazard because:

Accepted Answer

Charging batteries release hydrogen gas that can ignite

Answer

Battery charging releases flammable hydrogen gas, so the area must be ventilated and kept free of ignition sources.

Question 4

You spot stacked pallets leaning at an unstable angle in a rack. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Barricade the area and report it before removing the load

Answer

Unstable stored loads must be isolated and reported so they can be corrected safely without triggering a collapse.

Question 5

What noise-related hazard can occur in a busy forklift warehouse?

Accepted Answer

High noise levels masking horns and backup alarms

Answer

Excessive background noise can drown out warning horns and alarms, increasing collision risk with pedestrians.

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