Lockout/Tagout
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout?
To prevent unintentional start of a machine or piece of equipment.
What is the main purpose of a machine guard?
To prevent contact with dangerous moving parts of a machine.
When should a forklift inspection be completed?
At the beginning of each shift.
What does the acronym P.A.S.S. stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep.
There are two levels of lockout/tagout training. What are they?
Authorized and effective employee.
This type of machine guard, which is a fixed part of the machine, is considered the most reliable because it cannot be easily removed or bypassed.
What is a fixed guard?
This rule of thumb should always be followed when traveling on a forklift with a raised load to ensure the operator can see where they are going.
When traveling with a raised load that obstructs the view, the operator should travel in reverse. This ensures that the operator has a clear line of sight and can see any pedestrians, obstacles, or other vehicles in their path.
This document provides important information about the product's hazards, handling procedures, and emergency response.
What is Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The SDS provides detailed health and safety information on a specific chemical product, including its potential hazards, handling instructions, and first aid measures.
Name 3 types of power sources.
1) Electric
2) Pneumatic
3) Hydraulic
4) Mechanical
5) Thermal
6) Chemical
7) Gravity
This type of machine guard automatically shuts down the machine's power when it is opened, removed, or a part of the body enters a restricted area.
What is an interlocked guard?
This area, represented by a triangle with a pivot point at the front wheels, is crucial to understanding a forklift's stability and risk of tipping.
The area described is the stability triangle. Understanding this concept is critical for safe operation, as any action that moves the center of gravity outside of this triangle (e.g., carrying an unbalanced load, turning too sharply, or traveling with a raised load) can cause the forklift to tip over.
What is the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
The purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is to outline the procedures for employees to follow in the event of an emergency. This includes things like evacuation routes, meeting points, and who to contact in an emergency.
Name the six main steps in the lockout/tagout procedure, and in the correct order.
1) Notify
2) Perform Machine Stop
3) Isolate Energy
4) Lockout Energy
5) Dissipate Energy
6) Attempt Restart - TRY OUT
Name the four main types of actions that mechanical motion hazards can take, such as rotating, reciprocating, or transversing.
What are cutting, shearing, crushing, and puncturing?
These TWO specific action are required to prevent a parked forklift from moving when the operator leaves the vehicle, even for a short time.
The operator must fully lower the forks to the ground and engage the parking brake. This ensures the forklift is stable and cannot accidentally roll away, which could cause a serious accident.
This is the most common cause of slips in the workplace.
The most common cause of slips in the workplace is spills and wet floors. This is why immediate clean-up and using "wet floor" signs are essential to prevent accidents.
There are two energy states of lockout/tagout. What are they?
1) Zero Energy State (ZES)
2) Intermediate Energy State (IES)
This is the type of hazard that occurs when two parts move together and at least one of them is in a rotary motion, creating a point where a person's body part could get caught.
What is a pinch point?
Name the three primary safety devices that must be in place before a forklift is allowed to enter a semi-trailer to load or unload.
1) Dock locks
2) Wheel Chocks
3) Glad hand lock
When lifting a heavy object, you should always lift with your legs and not this part of your body.
What is your back?