Risk Management & Site Safety Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of designated pedestrian walkways in a forklift operating area?
Answer: To physically separate foot traffic from forklift travel paths and reduce collision risk
Designated walkways create a physical barrier between pedestrians and forklifts, which is the most effective way to prevent pedestrian-forklift collisions.
A forklift operator notices a propane leak on a LP-gas powered truck. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Shut off the engine, move away, and report to a supervisor immediately
A propane leak is an immediate fire and explosion hazard; the engine must be shut off and the area cleared before any other action is taken.
The 'stability triangle' on a counterbalanced forklift refers to:
Answer: The three-point pivot system formed by the two front wheels and the rear axle pivot point
The stability triangle is the imaginary triangle formed between the two front drive wheels and the single rear pivot point, which defines the forklift's tipping boundary.
Which action is an example of an administrative control for managing forklift site safety risks?
Answer: Posting speed limit signs and establishing traffic rules
Speed limit signs and traffic rules are administrative controls — policies and procedures designed to change operator behavior and reduce risk.
During a forklift operation, an operator observes another employee working unsafely nearby. The operator should:
Answer: Stop operations if necessary and inform a supervisor
Stopping operations to report unsafe behavior protects everyone in the area; safety is a shared responsibility and hazards must be reported promptly.
What does 'residual risk' mean in the context of forklift site safety management?
Answer: The remaining level of risk after all feasible controls have been applied
Residual risk is the risk that remains even after all practical hazard controls have been implemented, and it must be managed through ongoing monitoring.
A site safety plan for forklift operations should be reviewed and updated:
Answer: After incidents, when work conditions change, or at least annually
NSC standards recommend reviewing safety plans after incidents, whenever work conditions change, and at minimum annually to reflect current hazards.