Forklift fuel, batteries, lighting and loading docks practice questions

1. A plant stores diesel fuel for its trucks. Under 1910.178(f)(1), the storage and handling shall be in accordance with which code?

• A. NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969)
• B. NFPA Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA No. 30-1969)
• C. The levels specified in § 1910.1000
• D. Subpart D of this part

2. Under 1910.178(f)(2), the storage and handling of which fuel shall be in accordance with NFPA No. 58-1969?

• A. Gasoline
• B. Diesel fuel
• C. Battery electrolyte
• D. Liquefied petroleum gas fuel

3. A plant wants to put a new battery charger in a corner of its shipping floor that has not been set aside for charging. What does 1910.178(g)(1) say about battery charging installations?

• A. They shall be located in areas designated for that purpose
• B. They may be located anywhere a fire extinguisher is nearby
• C. They shall be located outdoors only
• D. They shall be located next to the liquid fuel storage area

4. Electrolyte spills on the floor of a battery charging installation. Which facility does 1910.178(g)(2) say shall be provided for that situation?

• A. A floor drain leading to the storm sewer
• B. A fan to dry the floor
• C. Facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte
• D. An open bin of sawdust beside each charger

5. A battery charging area sits beside a busy truck aisle. Which facility listed in 1910.178(g)(2) deals with the trucks themselves?

• A. A posted speed limit for the aisle
• B. Convex mirrors at each corner of the area
• C. Facilities for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks
• D. A traffic signal at the area's entrance

6. A plant sets up a battery charging installation with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, barriers that protect the chargers from trucks, and ventilation for battery fumes. It decides fire protection is unnecessary because no fuel is stored nearby. What does 1910.178(g)(2) say?

• A. Facilities for fire protection shall be provided as well
• B. The plant is right; fire protection is needed only where fuel is stored
• C. Fire protection is needed only if batteries are charged overnight
• D. Fire protection is needed only if more than one charger is installed

7. A maintenance worker plans to cut a steel bracket with an angle grinder, which throws sparks, inside a battery charging area. What does 1910.178(g)(11) require?

• A. Nothing, because the rule covers only smoking
• B. Nothing, as long as the battery covers are closed
• C. Nothing, once the area's ventilation is switched on
• D. Precautions shall be taken to prevent sparks in the battery charging area

8. A mechanic is working near a battery whose top is uncovered. What does 1910.178(g)(12) say about tools and other metallic objects?

• A. They shall be wrapped in insulating tape
• B. They shall be kept away from the top of uncovered batteries
• C. They shall be grounded before use
• D. They shall be stored in a locked cabinet inside the charging area

9. What does 1910.178(g)(4) say shall be provided for handling batteries?

• A. A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment
• B. A carboy tilter or siphon
• C. Two employees for every battery lift
• D. Lifting straps worn by the employee

10. Which equipment does 1910.178(g)(6) say shall be provided for handling electrolyte?

• A. An overhead hoist
• B. A pressurized spray nozzle
• C. A carboy tilter or siphon
• D. An open bucket and funnel

11. 1910.178(g)(7) sets the order in which acid and water are combined. During which activity does it apply?

• A. When cleaning trucks
• B. When charging batteries
• C. When filling water mufflers
• D. When disposing of a used battery

12. A battery that was taken out is being put back into the truck. What does 1910.178(g)(5) require?

• A. It shall be fully charged before it is reinstalled
• B. It shall be reinstalled with its cover closed and locked
• C. It shall be reinstalled only by a licensed electrician
• D. It shall be properly positioned and secured in the truck

13. What does 1910.178(g)(9) say about the battery (or compartment) cover(s)?

• A. They shall be closed to keep out sparks
• B. They shall be removed and stored outside the charging area
• C. They shall be locked during charging
• D. They shall be open to dissipate heat

14. Under 1910.178(g)(9), care shall be taken to assure what about vent caps?

• A. That they are functioning
• B. That they are removed before charging
• C. That they are sealed with tape
• D. That they are replaced at every battery change

15. In an operating area, general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot. What does 1910.178(h)(2) require?

• A. Truck operation shall stop until the lighting is improved
• B. The operator shall travel in reverse
• C. Auxiliary directional lighting shall be provided on the truck
• D. A second employee shall walk ahead with a flashlight

16. Gasoline trucks work inside a closed warehouse and carbon monoxide builds up in the air. Under 1910.178(i)(1), what sets the limit for the carbon monoxide concentration created by the truck operations?

• A. A level chosen by the truck manufacturer
• B. The levels specified in § 1910.1000
• C. No limit applies as long as one door is kept open
• D. Whatever level the operators report they can tolerate

17. A warehouse runs propane and diesel trucks indoors. Which carbon monoxide does the limit in 1910.178(i)(1) cover?

• A. Carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations
• B. Only carbon monoxide from diesel-powered trucks
• C. Only carbon monoxide given off while trucks are being refueled
• D. Only carbon monoxide from the building's heating system

18. Under 1910.178(k)(1), a highway truck's brakes are set and wheel chocks are placed under its rear wheels to keep it from rolling during which activity?

• A. While its driver rests in the cab
• B. While it is being fueled
• C. While it travels on public roads
• D. While it is boarded with powered industrial trucks

19. A railroad car is being loaded at a siding that has no wheel stops. Which alternative to wheel stops does 1910.178(k)(2) name for preventing the car from moving during the loading?

• A. A worker who watches the car
• B. A painted stop line on the rail
• C. Other recognized positive protection
• D. A warning sign on the car

20. 1910.178(k)(3) says fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer. Which hazard does it name them as preventing?

• A. The trailer's tires going flat
• B. Upending during the loading or unloading
• C. The dockboard sliding off the trailer
• D. Theft of the trailer