Forklift Theory UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

Forklift Theory UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When do you check the forklift for damage and/or defects? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pre-
Start Check
Pre-Operational Check
Post-Operational Check


List SIX (6) chocks when undertaking a pre operational check (visual check) of the forkit before
operating (not including guards)? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 Forks
2 Fluid Levels
3 Mast
4 Tyres
5 Data Plate
6 Logbook


List 2 guards and how they protect you? - CORRECT ANSWER - Load Guard:
Protects the Mast and the Operator


Overhead Guard:
Stops objects from falling onto the operator


List four (4) start up operational checks after starting and before operating the forklift? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Horn
Lights
Foot Brake
Hand Brake

, Why is it important to communicate with workplace personnel and safety officers before
commencing work on site? - CORRECT ANSWER - To ensure that the work policies or
procedures are followed, basically to follow the rules at work


How can you communicate in the workplace? (list 3 ways) - CORRECT ANSWER - Signs
Verbal
Hand Signals


If you are given unclear information while operating the forklift, what should you do? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stop and ask for clarification


Before you commence work, who should you consult with about site Hazards? List 3 -
CORRECT ANSWER - Work Mates
Supervisor/ Manager
Safety Officer


Are you allowed to use a forklift that has a missing data plate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
No


List 3 actions should you take if you find that a data plate is missing or find a fault / defect with a
forklift? - CORRECT ANSWER - Remove the Key
Place an out of service tag on the forklift
Report to your supervisor


What is the definition of a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - A situation or a thing that can
cause harm to people


List SIX (6) SITE HAZARDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Pedestrians
Vehicles
Powerlines