Forklift Awareness
What should a forklift operator do before entering an intersection, aisle crossing, or blind corner?
Sound the horn
What should you inspect before moving a wrapped pallet?
The load stability and condition of the wrapping.
A tote falls but nobody gets hurt. Should it still be reported?
Absolutely.
Should trucks shut their engines off while docked in a door?
The truck engine should be shut off when: The vehicle is parked at the dock, Loading or unloading operations are taking place, the driver is not actively operating the vehicle and wheel chocks or a dock restraint system have been applied.
What is the best way to prevent repeat incidents involving falling totes?
Correct fork placement, safe speeds, proper load inspections, and incident reporting.
True or False: If you make eye contact with a forklift operator, it is always safe to walk in front of the forklift.
False. Always make yourself aware and wait for acknowledgement.
You notice a palletized load is shrink-wrapped but leaning slightly to one side. What is the safest action?
Stop and evaluate whether the load is stable before moving it. Request support from your supervisor if unsure.
What three pieces of information should be included when reporting an incident?
Do visitors and pedestrians need PPE when walking in a production unit or a warehouse building?
Visitors and pedestrians must follow site PPE requirements for the areas they enter, and they need PPE for warehouses or production units.
What classes of products may NEVER be stored near flammable materials?
Oxidizers, corrosives, compressed gases and water reactive materials
Name two common forklift blind spots.
A driver takes a corner too fast with a tote elevated. What could happen?
The tote can slide or fall from the forks.
Is Incident Reporting for promoting Safety or as a punishment?
Incident Reporting is to promote a safe working environment for everyone.
What is the recommended travel height for unloaded forklift forks?
Approximately 4 to 6 inches above the floor.
How many TDI monitors do we have in Building 16? Where are these located?
Building 16 has 2 monitors and they are located in the back end of aisle 8/9 and back end of aisle 2.
You discover a pallet on the top rack is damaged, but the product is needed immediately. What should you do?
Report the damaged pallet and obtain guidance before handling.
You are putting away inventory and notice a pallet above your target location has drums hanging over the edge. What should you do?
Stop the task, notify supervision or the appropriate personnel, and have the unstable load corrected before working beneath it.
You observe a leaking water pipe in the warehouse. Should this be reported as an incident or safety concern?
Yes, it should be reported because it creates a potential slip, trip, and facility damage hazard. Unsafe conditions should be reported as soon as they are identified, even if no injury or damage has occurred.
What should we do with material handling equipment at the end of the shift?
We should return the equipment to the charging stations, lower the forks so the tips touch the floor and physically shut off the equipment.
You observe several chemical containers stored on a pallet with labels facing inward and not visible from the aisle. What is the primary concern?
Employees, auditors or emergency responders may not be able to quickly identify the materials.
What are the three key things pedestrians must remember when working around forklifts?
Stay out of travel lanes, when possible, never assume the operator sees you and watch for blind spots/listen for horns.
Name three conditions that should stop you from storing a load in a rack location until the issue is corrected.
During your shift, you discover that a fire extinguisher is missing from its designated location. There is no fire, injury, or property damage. Should this be reported?
Yes, because it is a safety deficiency that could affect emergency response. Incident and hazard reporting includes identifying unsafe conditions before they result in an emergency. A missing fire extinguisher could delay response to a fire and increase the severity of an incident.
What do you do if your material handling equipment acts "funny"?
Immediately stop using the equipment, report the issue to your manager, request a repair work order and do not operate the equipment again until it has been repaired by authorized personnel.
A pallet of chemical containers is received and placed in front of an emergency shower and eyewash station. The materials will only be stored there temporarily. Is this acceptable?
No, emergency equipment must remain accessible at all times.