Forklift Employer Responsibilities Flashcards
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What must an employer do before allowing an operator to work in a hazardous location such as near flammable materials?
Answer: Ensure the correct forklift type (e.g., rated for the environment) is used
Employers must provide forklifts approved for the specific hazardous environment and train operators accordingly.
The employer's responsibility for pedestrian safety around forklifts includes:
Answer: Establishing separated traffic paths and warning systems
Employers should establish traffic controls, separation, and warnings to protect pedestrians from forklift hazards.
If an operator's certification has lapsed beyond the three-year period, the employer must:
Answer: Re-evaluate the operator before continued operation
The operator must be re-evaluated to renew authorization once the three-year evaluation is due.
Employers must ensure that forklift refueling or battery charging occurs:
Answer: In designated safe areas with proper ventilation
Refueling and battery charging must be done in designated locations with proper ventilation and safety controls.
What is the employer's responsibility when an operator reports feeling unsafe with an assigned task?
Answer: Assess the hazard and address it before continuing
Employers must evaluate reported hazards and correct them to maintain a safe workplace.
Under the General Duty Clause, the employer must provide:
Answer: A workplace free from recognized serious hazards
OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause harm.
Employer recordkeeping for a forklift-related injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid must be:
Answer: Logged on the OSHA 300 injury and illness record
Recordable injuries must be documented on the OSHA 300 log as part of employer recordkeeping duties.