Risk Management & Site Safety Flashcards
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When must a forklift operator yield the right-of-way?
Answer: Always to pedestrians, and at intersections as required by site traffic rules
NSC and OSHA require forklift operators to yield to pedestrians at all times and to follow posted right-of-way rules at intersections.
Which of the following is a leading indicator in forklift safety management?
Answer: Frequency of safety training sessions completed
Leading indicators measure proactive safety activities like training frequency that predict future safety performance, unlike lagging indicators which count past injuries.
A forklift is traveling in an area where visibility is blocked by a tall stack of pallets. The operator should:
Answer: Use a spotter, travel in reverse, or request that the obstruction be moved
When forward visibility is blocked, using a spotter or traveling in reverse to use the clearest line of sight are the approved safe methods.
What effect does a wet or oily floor surface have on forklift safety?
Answer: It reduces tire traction, increasing stopping distance and the risk of skidding or tip-over
Wet or oily surfaces reduce tire grip on all forklift types, extending stopping distances and increasing the likelihood of skidding or losing stability.
Which scenario represents an unacceptable use of a forklift that creates a site safety risk?
Answer: Lifting a worker on the forks without an approved work platform and safety harness
Lifting a person on bare forks without an approved elevated work platform and fall protection violates OSHA 1910.178(l)(3)(iii) and creates severe fall hazard.
Why is it important to maintain a safe following distance when multiple forklifts operate in the same area?
Answer: To allow adequate stopping distance and reduce the risk of rear-end collisions
Maintaining at least three truck lengths of following distance provides enough space to stop safely if the lead forklift brakes suddenly.
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) specifically for forklift tasks?
Answer: To break down each forklift task into steps and identify hazards and controls for each step
A JHA systematically analyzes each step of a forklift task to proactively identify hazards and assign appropriate controls before work begins.