NSW FORKLIFT FINAL EXAMS ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are three (3) operational checks you should carry out after you have started a
forklift? - ✔✔Lights (if fitted)
Brakes
Steering
✔✔List two (2) things you would do in the case of a machine failure situation such as a
loss of brakes and/or steering, or failure of equipment including the hydraulic system. -
✔✔Stop the forklift where possible
Report to supervisor
✔✔There are many different attachments that you can fit to a forklift. Name three (3)
attachments other than the standard fork arms? - ✔✔Jib attachment
Slippers/fork extensions
Paper roll clamp
✔✔What is the best way to find out how to secure an attachment to the forklift? - ✔✔In
the manufacturer's instructions.
, ✔✔Where would you find the rated lifting capacity for a forklift and any attachment
used? - ✔✔On the forklift data plate.
✔✔When you add a different attachment to a forklift, what will be the most likely effect
to the forklift's lifting capacity? - ✔✔The lifting capacity will be reduced
✔✔When using a jib attachment on a forklift additional caution is required. What effect
does a jib attachment have on a forklift? - ✔✔Reduces stability
✔✔Why should a side-shift attachment be centralised before travelling with a load? -
✔✔To maintain the stability of the forklift and the load.
✔✔Prior to lifting a load, you must find out what it weighs. Name three (3) ways you can
find out the weight of a load? - ✔✔Read load markings
Delivery paperwork
Weigh the load
✔✔Draw the load centre distance on the diagram below: - ✔✔
✔✔If you don't go all the way into a load and have it hard against the heel of the fork
arms, what effect will it have on the forklift? - ✔✔The forklift's capacity will be reduced
and stability may be affected.
✔✔Australian pallets are most commonly 1200mm x 1200mm (approx.) in size.
Therefore, what is the most common load centre distance that a forklift in Australia is
rated at? - ✔✔600mm.
✔✔Where is the point of balance (fulcrum) on a forklift? Draw it onto the diagram below:
- ✔✔
✔✔Operating a forklift at night or in a darkened area can be very dangerous. What must
you ensure you have? - ✔✔Good lighting.
✔✔If you are required to operate a forklift outdoors with no protection from the weather.
Why is it a good idea to check the weather forecast prior to starting? - ✔✔Helps prepare
for suitable hazard control measures
✔✔If the surface that you are operating on is wet, what are two (2) things you should
do? - ✔✔Reduce speed
Avoid using ramps or other inclined pathways
✔✔If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp. Which way should the load face? -
✔✔The load should face up the ramp.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What are three (3) operational checks you should carry out after you have started a
forklift? - ✔✔Lights (if fitted)
Brakes
Steering
✔✔List two (2) things you would do in the case of a machine failure situation such as a
loss of brakes and/or steering, or failure of equipment including the hydraulic system. -
✔✔Stop the forklift where possible
Report to supervisor
✔✔There are many different attachments that you can fit to a forklift. Name three (3)
attachments other than the standard fork arms? - ✔✔Jib attachment
Slippers/fork extensions
Paper roll clamp
✔✔What is the best way to find out how to secure an attachment to the forklift? - ✔✔In
the manufacturer's instructions.
, ✔✔Where would you find the rated lifting capacity for a forklift and any attachment
used? - ✔✔On the forklift data plate.
✔✔When you add a different attachment to a forklift, what will be the most likely effect
to the forklift's lifting capacity? - ✔✔The lifting capacity will be reduced
✔✔When using a jib attachment on a forklift additional caution is required. What effect
does a jib attachment have on a forklift? - ✔✔Reduces stability
✔✔Why should a side-shift attachment be centralised before travelling with a load? -
✔✔To maintain the stability of the forklift and the load.
✔✔Prior to lifting a load, you must find out what it weighs. Name three (3) ways you can
find out the weight of a load? - ✔✔Read load markings
Delivery paperwork
Weigh the load
✔✔Draw the load centre distance on the diagram below: - ✔✔
✔✔If you don't go all the way into a load and have it hard against the heel of the fork
arms, what effect will it have on the forklift? - ✔✔The forklift's capacity will be reduced
and stability may be affected.
✔✔Australian pallets are most commonly 1200mm x 1200mm (approx.) in size.
Therefore, what is the most common load centre distance that a forklift in Australia is
rated at? - ✔✔600mm.
✔✔Where is the point of balance (fulcrum) on a forklift? Draw it onto the diagram below:
- ✔✔
✔✔Operating a forklift at night or in a darkened area can be very dangerous. What must
you ensure you have? - ✔✔Good lighting.
✔✔If you are required to operate a forklift outdoors with no protection from the weather.
Why is it a good idea to check the weather forecast prior to starting? - ✔✔Helps prepare
for suitable hazard control measures
✔✔If the surface that you are operating on is wet, what are two (2) things you should
do? - ✔✔Reduce speed
Avoid using ramps or other inclined pathways
✔✔If you need to drive a loaded forklift up a ramp. Which way should the load face? -
✔✔The load should face up the ramp.
