NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management Flashcards
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What is the industry-recommended minimum clearance distance pedestrians should maintain from an operating forklift?
Answer: 10 feet
Industry best practice and NSC forklift safety programs recommend pedestrians stay at least 10 feet away from operating forklifts to allow adequate reaction and stopping distance.
What color are pedestrian walkways typically painted in forklift operating areas?
Answer: Yellow
Yellow lines or painted zones are the industry standard for designating pedestrian walkways that separate foot traffic from forklift operating areas.
At intersections where forklifts and pedestrians may meet, what should the forklift operator do before proceeding?
Answer: Slow down, sound the horn, and yield to any pedestrians present
At blind intersections, operators must reduce speed and sound the horn to alert pedestrians before slowly proceeding through the crossing.
Which device is commonly installed at warehouse intersections to improve visibility around blind corners for both operators and pedestrians?
Answer: Convex safety mirror
Convex safety mirrors are mounted at blind corners and intersections to give operators and pedestrians a wide-angle view around obstructions before entering.
What is the purpose of a blue safety light mounted on a forklift?
Answer: To project a blue spot on the floor ahead of the forklift to alert nearby pedestrians
A blue safety warning light projects a visible blue spot on the floor in the forklift's travel path to alert pedestrians around blind spots or corners of an approaching truck.
When a forklift operator needs to travel in reverse, what safety precaution must they take regarding pedestrians?
Answer: Sound the horn, check all mirrors, and look in the direction of travel before and while reversing
Before reversing, operators must sound the horn, check mirrors, and physically look in the direction of travel throughout the maneuver to ensure no pedestrians are in the path.