Forklift Exam
How many days do you have to go to Australia Post after passing your assessment to apply for
your High risk work licence? - ANS60 days
What do you have to do it your HRW licence has not been renewed within 12 months of its
expiry date? - ANSResit another assessment with an RTO
Do you have to renew your HRW forklift licence? if yes how often? - ANSyes, every 5 years
If you don't have a HRW licence (forklift) when can you do high risk work? - ANSWhen enrolled
in a HRW course and must be supervised by a person with a HRW licence (forklift LF)
What written evidence is needed before you carry out high risk work, if asked by an employer? -
ANSHave a current HRW licence or evidence of enrollment in a HRW training course eith an
RTO
What four (4) penalties can the WHS regulator do if you fail to work safely when doing high risk
work? - ANS1. Licence suspended
2. Licence cancelled
3. Refusal at renewal
4. Fined
Before you start work at a new job site, list three (3) people you would talk to about hazards
before you start work and explain why - ANS1. Safety office
2. Supervisor or manager
3. Other workers
so you know workplace policies and procedures
When should you INSPECT your safety equipment and PPE to ensure it is in good operating
order and visually check your forklift? - ANSBefore you use it
When do you put control measures in place for hazards (risks)? - ANSAt the start of work or as
soon as the hazard is identified
When carrying out HRW what legal responsibilities do you have as an operator? - ANSWork
safely for yourself and others at all times
The 'Hierarchy of Control' is a logical sequence of steps to control hazards in the workplace.
What are the steps in logical order?
(Every Sunday I Eat Apple Pie) - ANSElimination, substitution, isolation, engineering,
administration, PPE
, What are the minimum safe distances you must maintain when working on a forklift near power
lines in Queensland?
a) Up to 132,000 volts: _mt
b) between 132,000 and 330,000 volts: _mt
c) Above 330,000 volts: _mt - ANSa=3, b=6, c=8
List four options you have when you are required to work closer than the minimum safe distance
from power lines - ANS1. Call power company and seek exemption
2. Turn power off
3. Use a spotter
4. Insulation
How do you find out the voltage of overhead power lines? - ANSCall the power company
List 12 site hazards you need to consider and plan for in the workplace before starting forklift
operations - ANS1. Power lines
2. Underground services
3. Pedestrians and other workers or people
4. Plant and equipment
5. Weather (rain)
6. Bridges
7. Lighting
8. Dangerous materials
9. Vehicular traffic
10. Obstructions
11. Slopes, ramps and uneven surfaces
12. Overhead services
What is a TIGER TAIL and what are they used for? - ANSA visual aid to identify power lines
Before commencing work, what are 8 things you need to consider other than site hazards when
planning the task? - ANS1. Communication with others
2. Equipment required
3. Size of load (large, small, light, heavy)
4. Location
5. Permit
6. Capacity of forklift
7. Access and egress
8. Travel path clear
List in order the 5 steps you should take if the forklift you are operating comes in contact with
electric power lines - ANS1. Warn others to stay away
2. Break contact
How many days do you have to go to Australia Post after passing your assessment to apply for
your High risk work licence? - ANS60 days
What do you have to do it your HRW licence has not been renewed within 12 months of its
expiry date? - ANSResit another assessment with an RTO
Do you have to renew your HRW forklift licence? if yes how often? - ANSyes, every 5 years
If you don't have a HRW licence (forklift) when can you do high risk work? - ANSWhen enrolled
in a HRW course and must be supervised by a person with a HRW licence (forklift LF)
What written evidence is needed before you carry out high risk work, if asked by an employer? -
ANSHave a current HRW licence or evidence of enrollment in a HRW training course eith an
RTO
What four (4) penalties can the WHS regulator do if you fail to work safely when doing high risk
work? - ANS1. Licence suspended
2. Licence cancelled
3. Refusal at renewal
4. Fined
Before you start work at a new job site, list three (3) people you would talk to about hazards
before you start work and explain why - ANS1. Safety office
2. Supervisor or manager
3. Other workers
so you know workplace policies and procedures
When should you INSPECT your safety equipment and PPE to ensure it is in good operating
order and visually check your forklift? - ANSBefore you use it
When do you put control measures in place for hazards (risks)? - ANSAt the start of work or as
soon as the hazard is identified
When carrying out HRW what legal responsibilities do you have as an operator? - ANSWork
safely for yourself and others at all times
The 'Hierarchy of Control' is a logical sequence of steps to control hazards in the workplace.
What are the steps in logical order?
(Every Sunday I Eat Apple Pie) - ANSElimination, substitution, isolation, engineering,
administration, PPE
, What are the minimum safe distances you must maintain when working on a forklift near power
lines in Queensland?
a) Up to 132,000 volts: _mt
b) between 132,000 and 330,000 volts: _mt
c) Above 330,000 volts: _mt - ANSa=3, b=6, c=8
List four options you have when you are required to work closer than the minimum safe distance
from power lines - ANS1. Call power company and seek exemption
2. Turn power off
3. Use a spotter
4. Insulation
How do you find out the voltage of overhead power lines? - ANSCall the power company
List 12 site hazards you need to consider and plan for in the workplace before starting forklift
operations - ANS1. Power lines
2. Underground services
3. Pedestrians and other workers or people
4. Plant and equipment
5. Weather (rain)
6. Bridges
7. Lighting
8. Dangerous materials
9. Vehicular traffic
10. Obstructions
11. Slopes, ramps and uneven surfaces
12. Overhead services
What is a TIGER TAIL and what are they used for? - ANSA visual aid to identify power lines
Before commencing work, what are 8 things you need to consider other than site hazards when
planning the task? - ANS1. Communication with others
2. Equipment required
3. Size of load (large, small, light, heavy)
4. Location
5. Permit
6. Capacity of forklift
7. Access and egress
8. Travel path clear
List in order the 5 steps you should take if the forklift you are operating comes in contact with
electric power lines - ANS1. Warn others to stay away
2. Break contact
