Forklift certification OSHA Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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What penalty exposure does an employer face for violating OSHA forklift standards?
Answer: Citations and monetary fines
OSHA can issue citations and monetary penalties for violations of the forklift standard.
Under OSHA, may forklift training be conducted online for the formal instruction portion?
Answer: Yes, but practical training and evaluation must still be hands-on
Online formal instruction is allowed, but hands-on practical training and evaluation are still required.
OSHA requires that pedestrians and forklifts in the same area be managed how?
Answer: With safe distances, traffic controls, or barriers
OSHA requires controls such as separation, barriers, or traffic rules to protect pedestrians.
According to OSHA, a forklift left unattended is defined as the operator being how far away?
Answer: 25 feet or more, or out of view
OSHA defines unattended as the operator 25 feet or more away or out of the truck's view.
When a forklift is left unattended, OSHA requires which action?
Answer: Lower forks, neutralize controls, set brake, shut off power
The operator must fully lower forks, neutralize controls, set the brake, and shut off power.
Does OSHA's forklift standard apply to rented or leased forklifts?
Answer: Yes, the same requirements apply
OSHA requirements apply regardless of whether the forklift is owned, rented, or leased.
What must an operator do at intersections or areas with obstructed vision per OSHA?
Answer: Slow down and sound the horn
OSHA requires operators to slow down and sound the horn at intersections and blind spots.