Forklift Test
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when working around
power lines? List distance. (3) - ANS3m for Domestic power lines
6m for dual poles
8m for transmission lines
What can you do if you need to work close to power lines with a forklift? - ANSContact the
power company and have the power turned off, use a trained observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - ANSTo show you where power lines are.
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) - ANSa. What
type of emergency
b. Where is the emergency
c. Tell if anyone is hurt
d. Tell your boss and what & where it happened
e. Tell work mates
f. Call emergency services (000)
* Name 5 hazard control methods to protect other personnel when loads are being moved by a
forklift. (5) - ANSa. Signs
b. barriers
c. Traffic controller
d. lights and horns
e. Exclusion zones
How will a forklift be affected if the load is not hard against the heel of the fork arm? -
ANSReduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - ANSa. Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - ANSThe distance from the vertical face of the forks to
the loads centre of gravity.
Other than site hazards, list 6 things to plan for to carry out a job. (CLAPS) - ANSC.
Communication, capacity of forklift
L. Location, Lighting
A. Access and Egress
, P. Permit
S. Size & weight of load, forklift SAFE to use and spotter
What should be used between a load dock and a truck? - ANSSecured ramp or bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) - ANSPower lines,
overhead service lines, railway lines, wet surfaces, lighting, PPE, stock on ground, doorways,
roof/beam, roller doors, personnel etc.
What are 3 ways you may have written instruction communicated to you in the workplace? -
ANSWork permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - ANSVerbally, Written, Hand
signs.
* What is rear end swing and why is it dangerous? - ANSThe rapid sideways movement at the
rear of the forklift, potential to crush pedestrians.
*** List the 6 levels of hierarchy of hazard control in the correct order. (ESIEAP) - ANSE.
Elimination
S. Substitution
I. Isolation
E. Engineering
A. Administration
P. PPE
*** What does the term "rated capacity" mean in relation to a forklift? - ANSMax weight, max
height and load centre.
*Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? - ANSFork arm carrying the load may be
damaged or over stressed.
*Are you allowed to raise or lower a load near or over people? WHY? - ANSNo, it's against
WHS safe operating procedures, could result in serious injury or death.
What important function does a load backrest (load guard) perform on a forklift? (2) - ANSa.
Stops the load from fouling the mast
b. Prevents the load falling onto the operator
To protect the operator from falling objects what should be provided on a forklift? (3) - ANSa.
Overhead guard
b. Foot guard
c. Load back rest
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when working around
power lines? List distance. (3) - ANS3m for Domestic power lines
6m for dual poles
8m for transmission lines
What can you do if you need to work close to power lines with a forklift? - ANSContact the
power company and have the power turned off, use a trained observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - ANSTo show you where power lines are.
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) - ANSa. What
type of emergency
b. Where is the emergency
c. Tell if anyone is hurt
d. Tell your boss and what & where it happened
e. Tell work mates
f. Call emergency services (000)
* Name 5 hazard control methods to protect other personnel when loads are being moved by a
forklift. (5) - ANSa. Signs
b. barriers
c. Traffic controller
d. lights and horns
e. Exclusion zones
How will a forklift be affected if the load is not hard against the heel of the fork arm? -
ANSReduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - ANSa. Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - ANSThe distance from the vertical face of the forks to
the loads centre of gravity.
Other than site hazards, list 6 things to plan for to carry out a job. (CLAPS) - ANSC.
Communication, capacity of forklift
L. Location, Lighting
A. Access and Egress
, P. Permit
S. Size & weight of load, forklift SAFE to use and spotter
What should be used between a load dock and a truck? - ANSSecured ramp or bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) - ANSPower lines,
overhead service lines, railway lines, wet surfaces, lighting, PPE, stock on ground, doorways,
roof/beam, roller doors, personnel etc.
What are 3 ways you may have written instruction communicated to you in the workplace? -
ANSWork permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - ANSVerbally, Written, Hand
signs.
* What is rear end swing and why is it dangerous? - ANSThe rapid sideways movement at the
rear of the forklift, potential to crush pedestrians.
*** List the 6 levels of hierarchy of hazard control in the correct order. (ESIEAP) - ANSE.
Elimination
S. Substitution
I. Isolation
E. Engineering
A. Administration
P. PPE
*** What does the term "rated capacity" mean in relation to a forklift? - ANSMax weight, max
height and load centre.
*Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? - ANSFork arm carrying the load may be
damaged or over stressed.
*Are you allowed to raise or lower a load near or over people? WHY? - ANSNo, it's against
WHS safe operating procedures, could result in serious injury or death.
What important function does a load backrest (load guard) perform on a forklift? (2) - ANSa.
Stops the load from fouling the mast
b. Prevents the load falling onto the operator
To protect the operator from falling objects what should be provided on a forklift? (3) - ANSa.
Overhead guard
b. Foot guard
c. Load back rest
