Warehouse Safety

1. Safety around forklifts and high traffic areas involves:

• a) Running across traffic zones to save time

• b) Using proper pedestrian walkways and avoiding traffic paths

• c) Ignoring warning signs near traffic areas

• d) Using high-speed maneuvers in high traffic areas

2. Safe storage practices include:

• a) Overloading storage racks to maximize space

• b) Stacking items loosely to save time

• c) Ensuring proper weight distribution and stability

• d) Storing items in any available space

3. What is the recommended approach in fire safety?

• a) Evacuating calmly using the nearest exit

• b) Using water to extinguish all types of fires

• c) Ignoring fire alarms during drills

• d) Trying to control a large fire on your own

5. General principles of risk management involve:

• a) Ignoring potential hazards to avoid causing panic

• b) Identifying hazards and implementing controls

• c) Accepting all risks without mitigation

• d) Removing all employees from hazardous areas

6. In responding to incidents, the primary focus should be on:

• a) Assigning blame and responsibility

• b) Evacuating the entire facility immediately

• c) Providing first aid and ensuring safety

• d) Resuming normal operations as quickly as possible

7. The primary duty of employers and employees is to:

• a) Ignore safety protocols to maximize productivity

• b) Report incidents only if injuries occur

• c) Collaborate to ensure a safe working environment

• d) Prioritize individual tasks over safety guidelines

8. Safe working systems involve:

• a) Bypassing safety protocols to save time

• b) Collaborating with colleagues on safety measures

• c) Ignoring safety guidelines when using equipment

• d) Completing tasks quickly without safety considerations

9. Recognizing hazards in the warehouse requires:

• a) Ignoring warning signs and labels

• b) Identifying potential risks and dangers

• c) Following the same routines regardless of hazards

• d) Avoiding inspection of storage areas

10. What types of dangers are typically present in a warehousing environment?

• a) Only physical hazards such as equipment and materials

• b) Only chemical hazards related to storage and handling

• c) A mix of physical, chemical, and other types of hazards

• d) No specific dangers; warehousing is considered low risk

12. Safe working loads refer to:

• a) The maximum number of employees allowed in a specific area

• b) The amount of weight a forklift can lift

• c) The recommended weight for lifting manually

• d) The maximum weight a rack or structure can safely hold