Daily Hazards & General Safety
Which type of hazard is responsible for most minor injuries in warehouse environments?
A. Bright lighting
B. Slip, trip, and fall hazards
C. Loud talking
D. Empty pallets
B. Slip, trip, and fall hazards
At what height is fall protection required in general industry?
A. 2 ft
B. 4 ft
C. 6 ft
D. 10 ft
B. 4 ft
Who is allowed to operate a forklift?
A. Anyone watching a video
B. Anyone with experience
C. Only trained and certified operators
D. Supervisors only
C. Only trained and certified operators
What is the purpose of LOTO?
A. Track maintenance
B. Prevent unexpected startup
C. Make repairs faster
D. Mark equipment ownership
B. Prevent unexpected startup
When the fire alarm sounds, what should you do first?
A. Grab your belongings
B. Finish your task
C. Evacuate through the nearest exit
D. Wait for instructions
C. Evacuate through the nearest exit
What is the first step in preventing injuries?
A. Wait for instructions
B. Hazard identification
C. Work faster
D. Avoid PPE
B. Hazard identification
How many points of contact should you maintain on a ladder?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
C. Three
Forklift loads must be carried:
A. Raised high
B. Tilted forward
C. Low and tilted back
D. At medium height
C. Low and tilted back
Who can apply a lockout/tagout device?
A. Any employee
B. Authorized employees only
C. Contractors
D. Supervisors
B. Authorized employees only
You should only use a fire extinguisher when the fire is:
A. Very large
B. Blocking the exits
C. Small and manageable
D. Outdoors
C. Small and manageable
Which document provides chemical dangers and PPE requirements?
A. Employee Handbook
B. SDS
C. Safety Poster
D. Incident Report
B. SDS
A ladder must be removed from service when:
A. It squeaks
B. It is dirty
C. It is bent or cracked
D. It has faded paint
C. It is bent or cracked
When a load blocks your view, you should:
A. Drive forward slowly
B. Honk constantly
C. Drive in reverse
D. Ask pedestrians to move
C. Drive in reverse
What must be verified before work begins?
A. Machine temperature
B. Noise levels
C. Zero‑energy state
D. Shift start time
C. Zero‑energy state
Which communication method is acceptable for coordinating movement in work areas?
A. Whispering
B. Gossip
C. Radios, hand signals, or verbal
D. Assumptions
C. Radios, hand signals, or verbal
Which control method is the strongest in the hierarchy of controls?
A. PPE
B. Administrative controls
C. Engineering controls
D. Elimination/Substitution
D. Elimination/Substitution
Which is an unsafe way to work at height?
A. Using guardrails
B. Wearing fall protection
C. Standing on pallets
D. Using an inspected ladder
C. Standing on pallets
Most forklift tip‑overs are caused by:
A. Clean floors
B. Unstable loads and high speed
C. New tires
D. Loud noise
B. Unstable loads and high speed
Which of the following is considered hazardous energy?
A. Electrical
B. Pneumatic
C. Hydraulic
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What PPE is mandatory for all employees working in distribution and material‑handling areas?
A. Hard hat, earplugs, sandals, welding mask
B. Safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes, gloves, and cut‑resistant gloves
C. Sunglasses, open‑toe shoes, hoodie, and cloth gloves
D. No PPE is required in low‑risk areas
B. Safety glasses, safety vest, safety shoes and cut‑resistant gloves
What should you do when you see a spill or broken pallet?
A. Ignore it
B. Step over it
C. Report and correct it
D. Wait for someone else
C. Report and correct it
What is the primary purpose of a Self‑RetractingA. Jump test Lifeline (SRL)?
A. To allow longer reach while working
B. To arrest a fall quickly by limiting fall distance
C. To replace guardrails
D. To eliminate the need for harnesses
B. To arrest a fall quickly by limiting fall distance
A forklift must be removed from service when this safety device fails?
A. Mirrors
B. Seat cushion
C. Horn
D. Parking brake
C. Horn
Who can remove a LOTO lock?
A. Any supervisor
B. Anyone with a key
C. Maintenance team
D. The person who applied it
D. The person who applied it
When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS stand for?
A. Push, Aim, Spray, Stop
B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
C. Press, Alert, Step back, Spray
D. Pull, Adjust, Squeeze, Secure
B. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep