Forklift Order Picking Exam Questions
and Answers
What is your Duty of Care? - Answer-- Work in a safe manner for yourself
- Work in a safe manner for others
What is a hazard? - Answer-A thing or situation with the potential to cause harm
If you don't work safely list 2 things that can happen to your HRWL - Answer-- License
suspended
- License cancelled
What is risk? - Answer-The chance of a hazard causing harm or damage
List 5 people that you can consult with about workplace hazards - Answer-- Safety
officers
- Site engineers
- Supervisors
- Colleagues
- Managers
List 10 workplace hazards when operating an order picker - Answer-- Electric lines
- People
- Uneven ground
- Ramps
- Plant and equipment
- Buildings
- Obstructions
- Poor lighting
- Overhead lines
- Racking systems
- Dangerous goods
- Other vehicles
- Other machinery
- Noise
- Blind corners
- Doorways
- Weather
List 6 requirements that you must consider when operating an order picker (other than
hazards) - Answer-- Weight, size and shape of the load
- Attachments required
- Communications required
- Location of task
, - Permits required
- PPE required
- Equipment required
- Planned path of travel
- Height restrictions
- Capacity of order picker
- Out of service tags
- Blind spots
List 3 workplace safety documents - Answer-- Legislation and regulations
- Codes of practice
- Workplace health and safety
- Australian standards
When should your PPE be checked - Answer-Before starting the job
What are the most important items of PPE you must have when using the order picker -
Answer-- Hi-vis clothing
- Lanyard
- Safety harness
- Long pants
- Enclosed shoes
List 2 occasions when you should apply risk control measures - Answer-- Before
starting the job
- When you see a hazard
List 4 restrictions or hazard controls that should be applied in the workplace when
operating an order picker - Answer-- Flag person or spotter
- Flashing lights
- Signs
- Barriers
- Exclusion zones
- Horn
- TMP (Traffic Management Plan)
What must be provided when working at night or in a darkened area? - Answer-
Sufficient lighting is required for the work area
Why must all batteries be charged in well ventilated areas? - Answer-To allow explosive
gases to escape
List 3 things you must do when operating in a wet/slippery area - Answer-- Slow down
- Use caution
- Avoid using ramps
and Answers
What is your Duty of Care? - Answer-- Work in a safe manner for yourself
- Work in a safe manner for others
What is a hazard? - Answer-A thing or situation with the potential to cause harm
If you don't work safely list 2 things that can happen to your HRWL - Answer-- License
suspended
- License cancelled
What is risk? - Answer-The chance of a hazard causing harm or damage
List 5 people that you can consult with about workplace hazards - Answer-- Safety
officers
- Site engineers
- Supervisors
- Colleagues
- Managers
List 10 workplace hazards when operating an order picker - Answer-- Electric lines
- People
- Uneven ground
- Ramps
- Plant and equipment
- Buildings
- Obstructions
- Poor lighting
- Overhead lines
- Racking systems
- Dangerous goods
- Other vehicles
- Other machinery
- Noise
- Blind corners
- Doorways
- Weather
List 6 requirements that you must consider when operating an order picker (other than
hazards) - Answer-- Weight, size and shape of the load
- Attachments required
- Communications required
- Location of task
, - Permits required
- PPE required
- Equipment required
- Planned path of travel
- Height restrictions
- Capacity of order picker
- Out of service tags
- Blind spots
List 3 workplace safety documents - Answer-- Legislation and regulations
- Codes of practice
- Workplace health and safety
- Australian standards
When should your PPE be checked - Answer-Before starting the job
What are the most important items of PPE you must have when using the order picker -
Answer-- Hi-vis clothing
- Lanyard
- Safety harness
- Long pants
- Enclosed shoes
List 2 occasions when you should apply risk control measures - Answer-- Before
starting the job
- When you see a hazard
List 4 restrictions or hazard controls that should be applied in the workplace when
operating an order picker - Answer-- Flag person or spotter
- Flashing lights
- Signs
- Barriers
- Exclusion zones
- Horn
- TMP (Traffic Management Plan)
What must be provided when working at night or in a darkened area? - Answer-
Sufficient lighting is required for the work area
Why must all batteries be charged in well ventilated areas? - Answer-To allow explosive
gases to escape
List 3 things you must do when operating in a wet/slippery area - Answer-- Slow down
- Use caution
- Avoid using ramps
