Forklift Test ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when working around
power lines? List distance. (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3m 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact the power company and have the power turned off, use a trained
observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To show you where power lines
are.
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - a. 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Reduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - CORRECT ANSWER - The 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) - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Secured
ramp or bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Work permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Verbally, Written, Hand signs.
CORRECT Answers
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when working around
power lines? List distance. (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - 3m 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact the power company and have the power turned off, use a trained
observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - To show you where power lines
are.
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. 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) - CORRECT ANSWER - a. 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Reduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - CORRECT ANSWER - The 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) - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Secured
ramp or bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Power 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Work permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Verbally, Written, Hand signs.
