OSHA 30-MATERIAL HANDLING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.Which of the following are forklift rules of the road? - ANSWERS✔-All of the
above
\.Inspect your forklift and read instructions: - ANSWERS✔-Prior to use
\.Conveyor systems present many hazards when in operation. However, when shut
down for maintenance, what is especially important? - ANSWERS✔-Lockout and
tagout the system
\.The forklift operator should know weight of materials to be moved, limitation of
equipment and load capacity chart. The operator should also ensure that: -
ANSWERS✔-Surfaces are level, free of hazard, and designed to withstand load
\.The person responsible for give line of site communication to the crane operator
is called a ____. - ANSWERS✔-Crane Signal Person
\.Select the 7 safe lifting considerations - ANSWERS✔-- Weight of the object
- Location (position of load)
, - Frequency of lifts
- Stability of the Load
- Size of material and hand grip
- Avoidance of twisting and stooping
- Other environmental factors
\.Many of the hazards involve in material handling are common and very
predictable. Hazards can be found in both handling and storing materials.
Improper storage hazards include which of the following? - ANSWERS✔-Stacked
\.Before starting work, precent accidents by: - ANSWERS✔-Looking for hazards in
pathway, determining weight/ stability of load, ensuring level, clean, available set-
down point
\.Which of the following are common causes of material handling injuries? -
ANSWERS✔-Overexertion, incorrect or over lifting, dropped and falling objects
\.Common injuries resulting from handling materials include: - ANSWERS✔-Back
injuries, crushing injuries, cuts, and lacerations
\.Overexertion is the #1 cause of workplace injuries. Overexertion is caused by
exerting excessive effort of force when: - ANSWERS✔-Holding, carrying, throwing,
lifting, pushing, or pulling
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.Which of the following are forklift rules of the road? - ANSWERS✔-All of the
above
\.Inspect your forklift and read instructions: - ANSWERS✔-Prior to use
\.Conveyor systems present many hazards when in operation. However, when shut
down for maintenance, what is especially important? - ANSWERS✔-Lockout and
tagout the system
\.The forklift operator should know weight of materials to be moved, limitation of
equipment and load capacity chart. The operator should also ensure that: -
ANSWERS✔-Surfaces are level, free of hazard, and designed to withstand load
\.The person responsible for give line of site communication to the crane operator
is called a ____. - ANSWERS✔-Crane Signal Person
\.Select the 7 safe lifting considerations - ANSWERS✔-- Weight of the object
- Location (position of load)
, - Frequency of lifts
- Stability of the Load
- Size of material and hand grip
- Avoidance of twisting and stooping
- Other environmental factors
\.Many of the hazards involve in material handling are common and very
predictable. Hazards can be found in both handling and storing materials.
Improper storage hazards include which of the following? - ANSWERS✔-Stacked
\.Before starting work, precent accidents by: - ANSWERS✔-Looking for hazards in
pathway, determining weight/ stability of load, ensuring level, clean, available set-
down point
\.Which of the following are common causes of material handling injuries? -
ANSWERS✔-Overexertion, incorrect or over lifting, dropped and falling objects
\.Common injuries resulting from handling materials include: - ANSWERS✔-Back
injuries, crushing injuries, cuts, and lacerations
\.Overexertion is the #1 cause of workplace injuries. Overexertion is caused by
exerting excessive effort of force when: - ANSWERS✔-Holding, carrying, throwing,
lifting, pushing, or pulling
