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

1 foot

Answer

3 feet

Answer

6 feet

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Yellow

Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

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

Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly

Answer

Stop completely until a supervisor grants permission to proceed

Answer

Only check to the left before entering the intersection

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

Stop sign

Answer

Traffic signal light

Answer

Speed bump

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

To illuminate the work area at night

Answer

To signal that the forklift is traveling in reverse

Answer

To indicate that the battery charge level is full

Question 6

When a forklift operator needs to travel in reverse, what safety precaution must they take regarding pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

Sound the horn, check all mirrors, and look in the direction of travel before and while reversing

Answer

Travel at maximum speed to complete the reversing maneuver quickly

Answer

Assume the path is clear because a spotter would have warned them

Answer

Only reverse during designated non-peak hours