NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management Flashcards

What is a forklift exclusion zone?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Answer: Danger zone or restricted access area

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

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

Answer: Installing physical barriers or guardrails

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

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

Answer: The pedestrian always has the right of way

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

What should a forklift operator do when approaching an area where workers are performing tasks on foot?

Answer: Slow down, sound the horn, and yield the right of way to all pedestrians

When entering pedestrian work areas, operators must reduce speed, use the horn to alert workers, and yield to all foot traffic before proceeding.