Forklift certification Workplace Hazard Identification Flashcards
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An operator carries a load that blocks forward vision. What is the correct hazard control?
Answer: Travel in reverse, except when going up ramps, and use a spotter
When a load blocks the view, operating in reverse (except on inclines) with a spotter maintains safe visibility.
Which environmental factor makes an outdoor forklift yard more hazardous?
Answer: Uneven or soft ground that can cause tip-over
Soft, uneven, or potholed ground can destabilize a forklift and lead to tip-overs, especially with a raised load.
What hazard arises when workers ride on the forks or load of a forklift?
Answer: Serious fall and crush injuries
Riding on forks or loads is prohibited because it exposes people to falls and crushing; only an approved work platform may lift a person.
A rack upright shows a visible dent from a prior impact. Why is this a hazard?
Answer: Weakened racking can collapse under load
Impact-damaged rack uprights lose structural capacity and can collapse, so they must be reported and inspected.
What is the correct response when you smell a strong fuel odor near an LPG forklift?
Answer: Shut it down, avoid ignition sources, and report the leak
A fuel odor signals a leak; shut down, eliminate ignition sources, ventilate, and report it immediately.
Congested staging areas with mixed foot and forklift traffic are hazardous mainly because:
Answer: Limited maneuvering room raises collision and pinch-point risk
Crowded areas reduce clearance and reaction time, raising the risk of striking or pinning pedestrians.
Which practice best supports ongoing workplace hazard identification?
Answer: Reporting near-misses and unsafe conditions promptly
Prompt reporting of near-misses and unsafe conditions lets hazards be corrected before they cause injury.