Read the sections on crane and forklift safety in the “OSHA Worker Safety Series: Construction” (see Required Reading). Answer the following questions based on the reading.
Crane Safety
1. What is the cause of many crane fatalities?
2-4. What are three (3) things to consider about the loads that cranes lift?
5. What is considered a safe working clearance from energized electrical lines?
Forklift Safety
6. What must be checked regarding the reverse signal alarm of a forklift?
7-8. What must a forklift operator do before driving a forklift? Give two (2).
9-10. What must a forklift operator do while driving a forklift? Give two (2).