Construction Safety

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Page 1 of 1 Knowledge Check: Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal Created by OTIEC Outreach Workgroup 05/18/2015

Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________

Knowledge Check: Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

Answer Key

1. How old do you have to be to operate a forklift, regardless of training?

a. 16 years old

b. 18 years old

c. 21 years old

d. 25 years old

2. One good way to prevent materials handling hazards is to _____.

a. refuse to allow personnel to ride equipment without a seat and seatbelt

b. report all damaged equipment immediately

c. operate within manufacturer’s specifications

d. All of these

3. Which of the following is a method for eliminating or reducing crane operation hazards?

a. Operators should know how much they are lifting as well as the rated

capacity of the crane.

b. A competent person should visually inspect the crane once a year.

c. Never exceed the load limit by more than 10%.

d. All of these.

4. Employers must comply with OSHA standards related to materials handling, including training

and _____.

a. equipment

b. operations

c. inspection

d. All of these