NSC NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management

Question 1

What is the industry-recommended minimum clearance distance pedestrians should maintain from an operating forklift?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

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.

Question 2

What color are pedestrian walkways typically painted in forklift operating areas?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Yellow lines or painted zones are the industry standard for designating pedestrian walkways that separate foot traffic from forklift operating areas.

Question 3

At intersections where forklifts and pedestrians may meet, what should the forklift operator do before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, sound the horn, and yield to any pedestrians present

Answer

At blind intersections, operators must reduce speed and sound the horn to alert pedestrians before slowly proceeding through the crossing.

Question 4

Which device is commonly installed at warehouse intersections to improve visibility around blind corners for both operators and pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

Convex safety mirror

Answer

Convex safety mirrors are mounted at blind corners and intersections to give operators and pedestrians a wide-angle view around obstructions before entering.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a blue safety light mounted on a forklift?

Accepted Answer

To project a blue spot on the floor ahead of the forklift to alert nearby pedestrians

Answer

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.

NSC Practice Test

NSC Practice Test

NSC NSC Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Management