Forklift certification Workplace Hazard Identification Flashcards
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A dock plate is not secured between the truck and dock. What hazard exists?
Answer: The plate can shift and cause the forklift to fall into the gap
An unsecured dock plate can slide, dropping the forklift into the gap between trailer and dock.
Why must trailer wheels be chocked and the trailer restrained before loading?
Answer: To prevent trailer creep or early departure that drops the forklift
Chocks and dock locks stop trailer creep and premature pull-away, a leading cause of dock forklift falls.
Dust or fine powder in the air near a forklift battery charging area is a hazard because:
Answer: Charging batteries release hydrogen gas that can ignite
Battery charging releases flammable hydrogen gas, so the area must be ventilated and kept free of ignition sources.
You spot stacked pallets leaning at an unstable angle in a rack. What should you do?
Answer: Barricade the area and report it before removing the load
Unstable stored loads must be isolated and reported so they can be corrected safely without triggering a collapse.
What noise-related hazard can occur in a busy forklift warehouse?
Answer: High noise levels masking horns and backup alarms
Excessive background noise can drown out warning horns and alarms, increasing collision risk with pedestrians.
A forklift's overhead guard is cracked. What hazard does this present?
Answer: Reduced protection from falling objects onto the operator
The overhead guard shields the operator from falling loads, so any damage compromises that protection and must be repaired.
Combustible materials stored near a battery-charging or fueling station create what hazard?
Answer: Increased fire and explosion risk
Storing combustibles near ignition-prone charging or fueling areas raises the risk of fire and explosion.