NSC Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Management 2

Question 1

A forklift operator notices a wet floor in an aisle they must travel through. What is the BEST first action?

Accepted Answer

Report the hazard and avoid the area until it is addressed

Answer

Wet floors dramatically reduce traction and braking ability, so operators must report the hazard and reroute until the area is safe.

Question 2

Which type of hazard is created when a forklift operates in an area with overhead electrical lines or conduit?

Accepted Answer

Electrical strike hazard

Answer

Overhead electrical infrastructure presents an electrical strike hazard if the mast or load contacts energized lines.

Question 3

What does a risk matrix help a safety manager accomplish when assessing forklift operations?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize hazards by combining likelihood and severity

Answer

A risk matrix ranks hazards by multiplying the probability of occurrence by the potential severity, guiding prioritization of controls.

Question 4

Forklift tires that are worn, chunked, or under-inflated primarily increase which type of risk?

Accepted Answer

Tipping, loss of traction, and steering instability

Answer

Damaged or improperly inflated tires reduce the forklift's stability triangle and its ability to steer and stop safely.

Question 5

When should a forklift operator conduct a workplace hazard walk-around before starting a shift?

Accepted Answer

Before beginning operations, every shift

Answer

OSHA and NSC guidelines require a pre-shift inspection of both the equipment and the operating environment before each shift begins.

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