Forklift Operator Knowledge Test (OSHA 1910.178)
Workplace hazards and pedestrians: practice questions
Our Forklift operator bank has 24 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What does the eTool recommend for workers on elevated order picker platforms?
- No fall protection, because the cage is enough
- A hard hat only, since the platform has a waist-high chain across it
- Properly fitted fall protection, with body harnesses strongly encouraged
- A safety vest only
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C. Properly fitted fall protection, with body harnesses strongly encouraged — The eTool says to wear properly fitted fall protection on order pickers; OSHA strongly encourages body harnesses on elevated platforms.
Question 2
What does the eTool recommend to separate pedestrians from forklifts?
- Letting pedestrians walk in the center of the aisle
- Higher forklift speeds to reduce exposure time, and removing the horns
- Walkways, barriers or railings, and floor striping where barriers cannot be used
- Removing the horns so people are not startled
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C. Walkways, barriers or railings, and floor striping where barriers cannot be used — The eTool suggests pedestrian walkways, permanent railings or barriers, enough space on one side of equipment aisles, and striping if barriers cannot be used.
Question 3
Which measure does the eTool suggest if much of the work is in poorly ventilated spaces?
- Running engines at higher speed
- Using gasoline instead of propane and closing doors to keep heat in
- Switching to battery-powered forklifts
- Adding more gasoline trucks to finish faster
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C. Switching to battery-powered forklifts — The eTool suggests considering battery-powered forklifts, upgrading ventilation and installing CO monitors.