Ace Forklift assessing
as a worker on a worksite list 4 things your employer should ensure are implemented to
maintain a safe work environment? - ANS1: maintain a safe work environment without risks
2: provide safe and maintained equipment
3: provide adequate facilities and work systems
4: provide supervision, instructions and training
as an employee if you are required to obtain safety information for the worksite, name 4
locations you could source this information: - ANS1: codes of practice
2: workplace management plans
3: WHS comittees
4: Australian standards for HRW
define the meaning of workplace risk? - ANSExposure to a hazard that has the possibility to
cause harm resulting in death or injury
list 4 things SafeWork NSW can do, if you do not undertake HRW (High Risk Work) safely on
the worksite? - ANS1: Suspend HRW licence
2: refuse to renew HRW licence
3: cancel HRW licence
4: direct you to re-sit the HRW assessment
what are your legal duties to other people and yourself while undertaking HRW on the worksite?
Provide three examples: - ANS1: Ensure the safety of yourself and others
2: follow all worksite policies and procedures
3: comply with all WHS/OHS requirements
Explain the meaning of a workplace hazard? - ANSis a situation that could cause a person harm
once you obtain your class of HRW licence what must your employer provide to you prior to
commencing operations? list 3 examples - ANS1: training
2: supervision
3: instruction
Part A:when identifying hazards on a worksite, who should you consult with? list 3 people
Part-B explain why you should consult with the people listed in Part-A - ANS1: workplace
officers
2: co-workers
3: employers
, To promote good understanding or workplace policies and procedures
what are the safe distances from power lines must you maintain? - ANSBelow 132,000 volts 3
meters
Between 132,000-330,000 6 meters
Above 330,000 8 meters
list below 3 examples of visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead power lines: -
ANS1: tiger tails
2: colour markers
3: safety warning signs
what must you have on at night or in dark areas - ANScorrect lighting
what may happen if you don't charge batteries in a well-ventilated area? - ANSwhen batteries
are under charged they give off explosive gasses that could explode
why should you never refill petrol operated forklifts, when the engine is on? provide 2 reasons -
ANS1: Forklift could ignite and explode
2: The vapours could ignite
when operating a forklift outside, explain why it is useful to get a weather forecast when
planning work operations: provide 3 examples: - ANS1: prepare for suitable controls
2: plan the work environment
3: schedule work activities
explain the reason rear end swing is dangerous - ANSthis swing could hit people and objects
Part A: why should you not use forklifts in a confined area that are fuel powered?
Part B: explain which type of forklift is best used in a confined area - ANSpeople can be
overcome by the dangerous gasses
battery powered forklift
prior to you commencing work operations, you should always inspect the work area for hazards,
provide below 8 examples of work place hazards that could be identified: - ANS1: other forklifts
2: other people
3: doorways
4: power poles
5: other objects
6: overhead lights
7: dangerous goods
8: other buildings
as a worker on a worksite list 4 things your employer should ensure are implemented to
maintain a safe work environment? - ANS1: maintain a safe work environment without risks
2: provide safe and maintained equipment
3: provide adequate facilities and work systems
4: provide supervision, instructions and training
as an employee if you are required to obtain safety information for the worksite, name 4
locations you could source this information: - ANS1: codes of practice
2: workplace management plans
3: WHS comittees
4: Australian standards for HRW
define the meaning of workplace risk? - ANSExposure to a hazard that has the possibility to
cause harm resulting in death or injury
list 4 things SafeWork NSW can do, if you do not undertake HRW (High Risk Work) safely on
the worksite? - ANS1: Suspend HRW licence
2: refuse to renew HRW licence
3: cancel HRW licence
4: direct you to re-sit the HRW assessment
what are your legal duties to other people and yourself while undertaking HRW on the worksite?
Provide three examples: - ANS1: Ensure the safety of yourself and others
2: follow all worksite policies and procedures
3: comply with all WHS/OHS requirements
Explain the meaning of a workplace hazard? - ANSis a situation that could cause a person harm
once you obtain your class of HRW licence what must your employer provide to you prior to
commencing operations? list 3 examples - ANS1: training
2: supervision
3: instruction
Part A:when identifying hazards on a worksite, who should you consult with? list 3 people
Part-B explain why you should consult with the people listed in Part-A - ANS1: workplace
officers
2: co-workers
3: employers
, To promote good understanding or workplace policies and procedures
what are the safe distances from power lines must you maintain? - ANSBelow 132,000 volts 3
meters
Between 132,000-330,000 6 meters
Above 330,000 8 meters
list below 3 examples of visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead power lines: -
ANS1: tiger tails
2: colour markers
3: safety warning signs
what must you have on at night or in dark areas - ANScorrect lighting
what may happen if you don't charge batteries in a well-ventilated area? - ANSwhen batteries
are under charged they give off explosive gasses that could explode
why should you never refill petrol operated forklifts, when the engine is on? provide 2 reasons -
ANS1: Forklift could ignite and explode
2: The vapours could ignite
when operating a forklift outside, explain why it is useful to get a weather forecast when
planning work operations: provide 3 examples: - ANS1: prepare for suitable controls
2: plan the work environment
3: schedule work activities
explain the reason rear end swing is dangerous - ANSthis swing could hit people and objects
Part A: why should you not use forklifts in a confined area that are fuel powered?
Part B: explain which type of forklift is best used in a confined area - ANSpeople can be
overcome by the dangerous gasses
battery powered forklift
prior to you commencing work operations, you should always inspect the work area for hazards,
provide below 8 examples of work place hazards that could be identified: - ANS1: other forklifts
2: other people
3: doorways
4: power poles
5: other objects
6: overhead lights
7: dangerous goods
8: other buildings
