Risk Management & Site Safety Flashcards
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Which hazard control method provides the HIGHEST level of protection in the hierarchy of controls?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard entirely
Elimination removes the hazard completely and is the most effective control, sitting at the top of OSHA's hierarchy of controls.
In a risk matrix, which combination requires the most urgent corrective action?
Answer: High likelihood and high severity
A high-likelihood, high-severity risk poses the greatest danger and must be addressed with the highest priority before work continues.
What is the function of a safety audit in a forklift operating environment?
Answer: To systematically identify hazards, policy gaps, and compliance issues before accidents occur
A safety audit proactively examines the work environment, equipment, and procedures to find problems before they result in injuries or near-misses.
A forklift operator is asked to enter a confined area with low overhead clearance. The safest action is to:
Answer: Measure or confirm clearance height and lower the mast before entering
The operator must confirm the forklift and load will fit within the available clearance and lower the mast to travel height before entering.
Which statement about near-miss reporting in forklift operations is correct?
Answer: Near-misses are precursors to actual accidents and should always be reported and investigated
Near-misses are warning signs that a system failure exists; investigating them prevents the same conditions from causing a real injury in the future.
Safe operating speed for a forklift in a pedestrian area is BEST determined by:
Answer: A speed slow enough to stop safely within the operator's clear field of vision
Operators must always be able to stop within the distance they can clearly see, which depends on current conditions and pedestrian presence.
What is the OSHA-required action when a forklift is found to have a safety defect during a pre-shift inspection?
Answer: Remove the forklift from service and notify supervision before operating it
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) requires that any forklift with a safety defect be removed from service immediately until repaired.