NSC NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management 2

Question 1

What is a forklift exclusion zone?

Accepted Answer

A clearly marked area where pedestrian entry is prohibited while forklifts are operating

Answer

A forklift exclusion zone is a defined and marked area from which pedestrians are barred during forklift operations to eliminate the risk of struck-by incidents.

Question 2

How should forklift traffic routes be designed to best protect pedestrian safety?

Accepted Answer

Physically separate forklift routes from pedestrian walkways using barriers or marked lanes

Answer

Physically separating forklift and pedestrian routes using barriers or clearly marked lanes is the most effective method for preventing pedestrian injuries.

Question 3

What does a red floor marking typically indicate in a forklift operating area?

Accepted Answer

Danger zone or restricted access area

Answer

Red floor markings indicate danger zones or restricted areas where only authorized personnel are permitted to enter.

Question 4

Which control measure most effectively protects pedestrians near loading docks where forklifts operate?

Accepted Answer

Installing physical barriers or guardrails

Answer

Physical barriers and guardrails provide passive, continuous protection that prevents pedestrians from accidentally entering the forklift zone regardless of human behavior.

Question 5

When a pedestrian and a forklift approach each other in a warehouse aisle, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian always has the right of way

Answer

Pedestrians always have the right of way over forklifts; operators must stop and wait for all pedestrians to clear before proceeding.

NSC Practice Test

NSC Practice Test

NSC NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management 2