CLA MOD. 5: EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safety in logistics facilities. Mark says when lifting from the floor, you should bend at the waist to reach the load. Sarah says that using team lifting or mechanical assistance is a good safe lifting practice. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safety in logistics facilities. Mark says that awkward positions, repetitive motions and static postures are all risk factors associated with workplace injuries. Sarah says that environmental conditions such as heat, cold, noise and lighting do not affect workplace safety. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safety in logistics facilities. Mark says that load stability is not an important factor to consider when lifting a load. Sarah says that when lifting heavy objects, wearing two pairs of gloves does not affect your grip strength. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Your power zone is located:

• Above your shoulders

• Above your waist and below your shoulders

• Above your knees and below your shoulders

• Above your knees and below your waist

Who is responsible for the safe operation of material handling equipment?

• The equipment’s manufacturer

• Employers

• Employees

• All of the above

One way of ensuring safety in a logistics facility is to perform regular maintenance checks on equipment.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Never

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safety in logistics facilities. Mark says that ensuring a good fit between tasks and capabilities can help prevent workplace injuries and increase productivity. Sarah says that ensuring a good fit between tasks and capabilities includes considering differing abilities due to differences in age, gender and stature. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct

Load stability is NOT an important factor to consider when lifting a load

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Never

What type of PPE is used to protect workers from falling objects?

• Gloves

• Boots

• Masks

• Hard hats

Two logistics students, Mark and Sarah are discussing safety in logistics facilities. Mark says that one way of ensuring safety in a logistics facility is to perform regular maintenance checks on equipment. Sarah says that there are two basic types of maintenance: corrective and preventive. Which student – Mark or Sarah – is correct?

• Mark is correct

• Sarah is correct

• Both are correct

• Neither is correct