Warehouse Safety Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

November 2, 2018

5 min read

Test Your Knowledge of Warehouse Safety

Warehouses can be full of health and safety hazards. If this is your place of work, it is important you are aware of the risks and understand how you can operate safely to minimise them. Are you confident in your knowledge of warehouse safety practices? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz below.

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Which of these is a suitable safety measure for minimising vehicle risks?

Reversing only

Using one-way traffic routes

Sounding the horn at all times

Removing seat-belts wherever possible

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these improves pallet safety?

Use the forks of handling devices beyond the full depth of the pallet

Stack pallets in a random pattern

Avoid using stretch wrapping and strapping

Load heights less than or equal to the pallet's longest base dimension

Correct! Wrong!

What is the recommended maximum weight of loads that people handle manually?

10-15 kg

60-75 kg

20-25 kg

45-55 kg

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these improves safety when working with roll cages?

Stack heavier items at the top

Pull the cage rather than push it

Not exceeding load lines

Remove handles as they can trap workers' hands

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these safety measures prevents slips and trips?

Promoting good housekeeping

Erecting handrails around every piece of stationary equipment

Using manual handling instead of mechanical handling

Installing carpet in all areas of the warehouse

Correct! Wrong!

Test Your Warehouse Safety Knowledge

Want to learn more about the risks posed by warehouses and how to control them? Take a look at our Warehouse Safety Training.

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Liz Burton-Hughes

Liz Burton-Hughes

Liz has been writing for the Hub since 2014. She has a University degree in English and previously worked as a freelance writer for various companies. Now, she specialises in writing Health and Safety content for High Speed Training.

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