CLT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A forklift operator is observed driving with a raised load at high speed. What does OSHA require next? → Refresher training and re-evaluation
2. Under ANSI Z358.1, an emergency eyewash station should be reachable within approximately how long? → 10 seconds
3. What does the abbreviation OS&D stand for on a receiving report? → Overage, Shortage, and Damage
4. What is the primary purpose of a Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) system? → To determine inventory replenishment needs across distribution network locations
5. What is the purpose of safety stock in inventory management? → To buffer against demand variability and supply uncertainty
6. A receiver notices a crushed carton when unloading a trailer. What should be done first? → Note the specific damage on the delivery receipt before signing
7. Which of the following is a common warehouse safety hazard? → All of the above.
8. When should a forklift be inspected for defects under OSHA rules? → Before being placed in service each day or shift
9. A SKU is stocked in cases of 24 but customers order single units. What problem does this most often cause? → Unit of measure (UOM) conversion errors
10. An RF scanner shows a 'wrong item' error when a picker scans a product. What should the picker do? → Stop, verify the item and location, and notify a supervisor if the problem continues
11. Best practice for slotting places the fastest-moving SKUs where? → In easily reached 'golden zone' locations near shipping
12. Which technology best practice reduces manual data-entry errors during receiving and picking? → Barcode or RFID scanning integrated with a WMS
13. Under the Carmack Amendment, a shipper generally has at least how long after delivery to file a written freight loss or damage claim? → 9 months
14. Which practice is part of active listening when a supervisor explains a new procedure? → Maintaining attention and asking clarifying questions
15. A parcel carrier uses a dimensional weight divisor of 139. A box measures 20 in x 16 in x 12 in and weighs 18 lb. What is the billable weight? → 28 lb
16. A Proof of Delivery (POD) typically includes which information? → Recipient's signature, printed name, date, and time of delivery
17. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, how often must a powered industrial truck operator's performance be formally evaluated at minimum? → Every 3 years
18. A receiver signs a delivery receipt without noting any damage, then finds crushed cartons after the driver leaves. What is this damage typically called? → Concealed damage
19. Before servicing a conveyor where unexpected startup could injure a worker, which OSHA standard must be followed? → Lockout/Tagout (1910.147)
20. Which factor is NOT one of the four characteristics used to determine an NMFC freight class? → Distance traveled
21. An audit checks 2,000 locations and finds 1,940 with correct quantities. What is the location inventory accuracy? → 97%
22. A forklift operator is carrying a load that blocks the forward view. What is the correct practice? → Travel in reverse while looking in the direction of travel
23. Inventory carrying costs include all of the following EXCEPT: → The customer's sales tax on a purchase
24. In vendor-managed inventory (VMI), who is mainly responsible for watching stock levels and starting replenishment? → The supplier
25. A technician is told to label a shipment containing lithium batteries as general merchandise to avoid hazmat fees. What should the technician do? → Refuse and report it, since hazardous materials must be properly classified and marked
26. What quality assurance measure supports safety and compliance? → Regular self-assessment, peer review, and adherence to established standards
27. Which item must appear on hazardous materials shipping papers so responders can get help 24 hours a day? → Emergency response telephone number
28. A backorder occurs when: → A customer order cannot be filled because the item is out of stock
29. What does the term 'economic order quantity' (EOQ) refer to? → The optimal order quantity to minimize costs.
30. Which document must be readily available to employees for every hazardous chemical in the workplace under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard? → Safety Data Sheet (SDS)