Osha - MATERIALS HANDLING, STORAGE, USE, AND DISPOSAL

How can the most common accidents which occur when using cranes be reduced?

Allow only qualified workers to operate a crane Follow standard safety guidelines when operating a crane Pay attention to and follow the crane load chart Inspections should be carried out by competent workers

What are the main causes of injuries when using forklifts?

Being crushed by a forklift Overturns Striking pedestrians Falling from a forklift

What precautions should you take to prevent injuries when dealing with heavy loads?

Break loads into parts Avoid lifting above shoulder level Use handling aids such as steps, trestles, handles, and wheels Get help with heavy or bulky items Lift with your legs, keep the back straight, and do not twist

Ted needs to lift a heavy load. Using what you've learned, which of the following options below would put Ted at risk for injury?

Lift with his back

What is the hazard present in this image? *boxes in a hallway

Poor house keeping

Which of the following is true about slings?

Slings should be inspected before each use

There are three different types of slings. What determines which type you use? Select all that apply.

The type of load Environmental factors

Which of the following methods would create a hazard while operating a forklift with a heavy load?

allow someone to ride on the load to help secure it

Lee needs to move a large box of packing material across his warehouse. It weighs 7 pounds, but is so tall that he would not be able to see his feet. What should he do in this situation?

ask for assitance in case he trips

You are operating a forklift that contains a full load and are traveling up an incline. You should:

travle forward

What is the hazard present in this image?*wood in plastic

unstable stacked matierals